What does the name Jessie mean?

The name Jessie means "To behold".

What is the origin of the name Jessie?

Jessie is a name of Hebrew origin.

In 2023, 348 babies were named Jessie in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Jessie is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 348 →

All-Time Total: 135,891

Peak Year: 1918

Jessie is a diminutive of the name Jessica, which is of Hebrew origin meaning "foresight" or "to behold".

Jessie J - Singer-songwriter known for hits like "Price Tag."
Jessie Ware - British singer-songwriter with soulful vocals.
Jessie Buckley - Actress and singer in film and theater.
Jessie Mueller - Broadway actress known for "Waitress" and "Beautiful."
Jessie Graff - Stuntwoman and obstacle course competitor on "American Ninja Warrior."
Jessie Diggins - Olympic gold medalist in cross-country skiing.
Jessie Reyez - Singer-songwriter known for powerful vocals and lyrics.
Jessie T. Usher - Actor in "Independence Day: Resurgence" and "Shaft."
Jessie Cave - Actress known for playing Lavender Brown in Harry Potter.
Jessie James Decker - Country singer and reality TV personality.

Girl names closely related to Jessie

Ariel Lexie Melanie Kimberly Celeste Elisa Angela Alison

Boy names closely related to Jessie

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Names with similar meaning to Jessie

Jesica Jess Jessica Jessika Jessy Yesica Yessica

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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