Jessee is a unique and distinctive given name, derived from the Hebrew origin Jesse, which means 'God sees' or 'God is my judge'. It is an alternative spelling to Jessica but with its own charm and individuality. Jessee gained popularity in the late 20th century and has since been used as both a masculine and feminine name, adding to its versatility. Its usage is most prevalent in English-speaking countries such as the United States and Australia.
The name Jessee experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over time, with a total of 1645 babies born with this name between 1880 and 2022. The name first peaked in the early 1900s, with years like 1917 (10 births), 1918 (15 births), and 1919 (11 births) seeing notably higher numbers of Jessee births compared to preceding decades. This trend continued until around the late 1920s, with several years in the 30s and 40s still recording double-digit births for the name.
However, from the mid-1950s onwards, there was a steady decline in the popularity of Jessee as a baby girl's name. The number of births fluctuated between single digits or even fewer than five per year during this period. This trend continued until the late 2010s and early 2020s, with only one year (2022) breaking out of this pattern by recording seven Jessee births.
In recent years, the name Jessee appears to have regained some popularity among parents choosing names for their daughters. Despite the overall decline in its usage over time, there are still occasional spikes in popularity that suggest Jessee could potentially experience a resurgence as a baby girl's name in future years.