Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Jessy is a name with Hebrew origins, meaning 'gift'. It evolved from Yishai to Jesse before becoming Jessy. The name is associated with traits of kindness and approachability, and it has biblical relevance as the father of David. Jessy has gained popularity in modern times as a diminutive of Jessica and Jesse.
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒɛsi/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
Jessy is derived from the Hebrew name 'Yishai', which means 'gift' or 'God's gift'.
Meaning
gift
Language Evolution
Yishai, Jesse, Jessy
Biblical Background
Jessy has biblical roots as it is a variant of Jesse, the father of King David in the Old Testament.
Historical Usage
Jessy gained popularity in the late 20th century as a diminutive of Jessica and Jesse.
Variants & Derivatives
Jesse, Jessica, Jess, Jessie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Jessy is perceived as a friendly and approachable name, often associated with youthfulness.
Famous People
Jessy Schram, Jessy Taylor, Jessy Lanza
📊 Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 263 peak births in 1993
Geographic Spread
Popular across 30 US states, with strongest presence in California
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 11 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics
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
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 3619th of 7545 | 81 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2491st of 6773 | 171 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2727th of 7552 | 172 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1583rd of 10718 | 488 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 885th of 16616 | 2,017 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1586th of 24088 | 1,390 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3860th of 23106 | 333 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 5779th of 19264 | 137 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2290th of 27321 | 821 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3509th of 35406 | 676 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4059th of 30306 | 436 |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
85.68% 2016th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
42.19% 1239th/2937 |
48.89% 1703rd/3483 |
51.45% 1810th/3518 |
32.39% 1310th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
26.27% 968th/3685 |
26.23% 1174th/4475 |
20.91% 1086th/5194 |
11.07% 699th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
50.61% 2319th/4582 |
44.13% 2279th/5164 |
23.72% 1735th/7313 |
14.44% 1078th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
53.84% 3673rd/6822 |
39.32% 2468th/6276 |
Regional Popularity by Generation - 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) |
100.00% 2937th/2937 |
100.00% 3483rd/3483 |
- | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 3685th/3685 |
59.66% 2670th/4475 |
48.98% 2544th/5194 |
42.12% 2661st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
62.01% 3202nd/5164 |
45.75% 3346th/7313 |
42.29% 3156th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
81.84% 3672nd/4487 |
51.41% 3507th/6822 |
59.86% 3757th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity
This map shows relative popularity 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.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends in the United States
This name shows strongest popularity in California across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West 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, usage 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. 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, popularity patterns vary significantly: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3619th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2491st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2727th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1583rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 885th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1586th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3860th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5779th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2290th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3509th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4059th out of 30306 names. Explore how this name has evolved through American history with comprehensive regional and generational analysis.