Compare two names
Jesus and Jess side by side: Jesus peaked in 2004 and Jess in 1915; in 2025 they were given to 2,084 and 28 babies.
Jesus and Jess, year by year
Girls and boys together; Jesus solid, Jess dashed.
| Jesus | Jess | |
|---|---|---|
| Births 2025 | 2,084 | 28 |
| Rank 2025 | #173 among boys’ names | #5,297 among boys’ names |
| Recorded since 1880 | 246,966 | 25,550 |
| Peak year | 2004 | 1915 |
| Girls | 1% | 2% |
| Alive, estimated | 217,000 | 12,300 |
| Median age | 27 | 50 |
Both names: SSA national file, published May 8, 2026, and SSA’s cohort life tables.