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Jessie is a feminine name used in Scottish and English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Originally a Scots diminutive of Jean. In modern times it is also used as a diminutive of Jessica." It ranked #824 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, originally a Scots diminutive of Jean. In modern times it is also used as a diminutive of Jessica. The entry lists its usage as Scottish, English.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Jessie ranked #824 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #824 | ssa-2025 |
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Names that Behind the Name files under the same origin (Scottish) and that sit near Jessie in the 2025 American rankings.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jessie mean?
Behind the Name does not give Jessie a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: originally a Scots diminutive of Jean.
Is Jessie a popular name?
Jessie ranked #824 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Jessie a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Jessie appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Jessie (1) — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
