Jessi Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Jessi originates from the Hebrew name Yishai, meaning 'gift' or 'wealth', and evolved through various forms, including Jesse in English. It is linked to a significant biblical figure, Jesse, the father of David. The name has become popular in modern times, often associated with positive traits. Its variants include Jessica and Jessie, and it continues to be a favored choice in contemporary culture.
The name Jessi is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jessi has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Jessi' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4071st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1790th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3236th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 10747th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 11010th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1985th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 879th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1798th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2828th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jessi' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jessi"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒɛsi/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Jessi is derived from the Hebrew name Yishai, which means 'gift' or 'wealth'.
Meaning
gift, wealth
Language Evolution
Yishai (Hebrew), Jesse (English), Jessi (Modern English)
Biblical Background
Jessi is related to the biblical name Jesse, who was the father of King David.
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Jesse, Jessica, Jess, Jessie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Jessi is viewed as a friendly and approachable name, often associated with creativity and warmth.
Famous People
Jessi Colter - American country music singer, Jessi Combs - American metal fabricator and television personality, Jessi Uribe - Colombian singer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jessi"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Jessi"
"Jessi" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4071st of 10718 | 104 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1790th of 16616 | 657 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3236th of 24088 | 489 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 10747th of 23106 | 64 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 11010th of 12526 | 10 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1985th of 19264 | 704 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 879th of 27321 | 3,306 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1798th of 35406 | 1,754 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2828th of 30306 | 723 |
Regional Popularity of "Jessi" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
64.56% 2379th/3685 |
40.63% 1818th/4475 |
44.36% 2304th/5194 |
17.90% 1131st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
40.76% 2981st/7313 |
27.17% 2028th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Jessi" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
45.59% 1339th/2937 |
68.39% 2382nd/3483 |
68.90% 2424th/3518 |
52.60% 2127th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
21.41% 789th/3685 |
28.98% 1297th/4475 |
16.96% 881st/5194 |
15.96% 1008th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
42.21% 1934th/4582 |
53.87% 2782nd/5164 |
23.83% 1743rd/7313 |
26.62% 1987th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
88.13% 3511th/3984 |
- |
34.58% 2359th/6822 |
46.89% 2943rd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jessi"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jessi" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.