Boys name · California
Jesse in California
Jesse was the 155th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 249 babies named Jesse that year. Since 1912, California families have named 54,864 babies Jesse.
Popularity over time
Jesse in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 11 | 125th |
| 1928 | 70 | 107th |
| 1944 | 134 | 111th |
| 1960 | 278 | 135th |
| 1977 | 822 | 42nd |
| 1993 | 1,439 | 43rd |
| 2009 | 766 | 74th |
| 2025 | 249 | 155th |
Its rank among boys names in California fell from 125th in 1912 to 155th in 2025.
The most babies named Jesse in California in a single year was 1,507, in 1992. Its best showing was 36th among boys names in 1982.
Across the country, Jesse reached its best rank of 9th in South Dakota (1981). See Jesse in every state →
How popular is Jesse in California?
Jesse was the 155th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 249 babies named Jesse that year. Since 1912, California families have named 54,864 babies Jesse.
How many babies are named Jesse in California?
In 2025, 249 babies were named Jesse in California. The most babies named Jesse in California in a single year was 1,507, in 1992.
What is the rank of Jesse in California?
Jesse ranked 155th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 36th among boys names in 1982.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.