Total births
562
Unisex name · since 1977
Jesi
Jesi has 562 recorded births since 1977 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1989 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 562
- total births
- 1977–2025
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
562 girls have been named Jesi since 1977, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Jesi recorded 562 times among girls since 1977, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2025.
- 562 total births
- 1977–2025 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 34% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
562 girls have been named Jesi since 1977, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2025.
- 562
- total births
- 1977–2025
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Jesi was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
26 babies were named Jesi in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
Jesi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Jesi's full recorded timeline at 1998, 35% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 65% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 2016, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1989 peak of 26 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Jesi at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
1989
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Jesi popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2025
- Peak year (1989)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Jesi popularity over time - boys
38 total births recorded since 1986 (Jesi as boys' name)
Jesi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Jesi's strongest decade.
191 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Jesi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 25
1970s
25 births
- 1980s
1980s
171 births
- 1990s
1990s
191 births
- 2000s
2000s
114 births
- 2010s 46
2010s
46 births
- 2020s 15
2020s
15 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 191 births (34% of all-time use).
How Jesi compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Jesi's total volume
Jesi vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Jesi by state
Where Jesi concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 12 | 2.1% |
Texas share of Jesi's total US births 2.1%
12 of 562 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jesi? ▼
Since 1977, Social Security records show 562 babies named Jesi. The most recent recorded year was 2025. Its busiest year on record was 1989, with 26 births.
When was Jesi most popular? ▼
Jesi was most popular in the 1990s decade with 191 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
Where is Jesi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jesi are Texas (12 births).
Is Jesi a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Jesi is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 562 births, and as a boy's name it has 38 births.
How long has the name Jesi been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jesi since 1977 -- 49 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Jesi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jessica, Jessie, Jesse, Jessi, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Jesi's data
- Jesi's decade-level peak was the 1990s (191 total births); usage has since declined to 15 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Jesis (12 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- 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 Jesi
Nearby Names Like Jesi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jesi
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Jessie Girl
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Jesse Girl
#2466 12,492 births
Jessi Girl
#3247 6,553 births
Jessa Girl
#2033 6,462 births
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1977–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jesi: Baby Name Since 1977 - 562 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jesi. 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 Jesi 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 June 2026.