The nameJessy
Jessy is a friendly short form used for both boys and girls.
- Unisex name
- English
Meaning
Jessy is a pet form of Jesse, Hebrew Yishai, "gift", and of Jessica.
Origin
English, from Hebrew.
History
In the United States Jessy reached 758th place for boys in 1990 and 1790th for girls in 1994.
Popularity of the name Jessy
Jessy in the United States
Jessy was most popular in the United States in the 1990s, with 2,161 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Jessy. Its rise began around 1973, and it peaked in 1993. Half of all babies named Jessy in the United States were born before 1994. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 54 births a year on average, against 66 in the five years before.
Jessy in France
Jessy was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 6,415 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Jessy. Its rise began around 1973, and it peaked in 1991. Half of all babies named Jessy in France were born before 1994. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 79 births a year on average, against 139 in the five years before.
Jessy in Belgium
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Jessy
Names from the same generation as Jessy, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jessy mean?
Jessy is a pet form of Jesse, Hebrew Yishai, "gift", and of Jessica.
What is the origin of the name Jessy?
English, from Hebrew.
Is Jessy a girl's or a boy's name?
Jessy is a unisex name, given to both girls and boys. In the United States, 31% of the babies named Jessy are girls.
How popular is the name Jessy?
In 2024, Jessy was the 5143rd most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 19 births.
What are the variants of the name Jessy?
Variants and related names of Jessy include Jesse and Jessica.
What are good sibling names for Jessy?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Leanne, Darlene, Melinda and Kathy for a sister, Tim, Freddie, Willy and Jamil for a brother.