Total births
126
Boys' name · since 1958
Jes
Since 1958, U.S. Social Security records show 126 babies named Jes, peaking in 1975. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 126
- total births
- 1958–2005
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
126 boys have been named Jes since 1958, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jes has been recorded 126 times among boys since 1958, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1958 to 2005.
- 126 total births
- 1958–2005 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
126 boys have been named Jes since 1958, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2005.
- 126
- total births
- 1958–2005
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Jes was born in this single decade.
1975
Single peak year
13 babies were named Jes in 1975 - its busiest year on record.
Jes's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jes's SSA record in two at 1987 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1958, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1975 peak of 13, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jes at a glance
Last recorded 2005Peak year
1975
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1958
Jes popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1958–2005
- Peak year (1975)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Jes by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Jes's strongest decade.
42 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Jes births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s
1970s
42 births
- 1980s
1980s
27 births
- 1990s
1990s
36 births
- 2000s 11
2000s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 42 births (33% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jes? ▼
Since 1958, Social Security records show 126 babies named Jes. The most recent recorded year was 2005. Its busiest year on record was 1975, with 13 births.
When was Jes most popular? ▼
Jes was most popular in the 1970s decade with 42 total births. The single peak year was 1975.
How long has the name Jes been used? ▼
Records for Jes go back to 1958, giving 48 years of history through 2005.
What names are similar to Jes? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jesse, Jesus, Jessie, Jess, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jes's data
- Jes's decade-level peak was the 1970s (42 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jes
Nearby Names Like Jes
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jes
Jesse Boy
#185 432,428 births
Jesus Boy
#164 244,281 births
Jessie Boy
#1262 111,331 births
Jess Boy
#4571 25,063 births
Jessy Boy
#5089 4,670 births
Compare Jes side by side: Jes vs Jesse Jes vs Jesus Jes vs Jessie
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1958–2005 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jes: Baby Name Since 1958 - 126 Births, Peak 1975." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jes. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jes draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.