Boys name · Illinois
Jesse in Illinois
Jesse was the 238th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 50 babies named Jesse that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 13,867 babies Jesse.
Popularity over time
Jesse in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 14 | 103rd |
| 1926 | 83 | 109th |
| 1943 | 76 | 130th |
| 1959 | 107 | 157th |
| 1976 | 189 | 74th |
| 1992 | 272 | 61st |
| 2009 | 105 | 147th |
| 2025 | 50 | 238th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois fell from 103rd in 1910 to 238th in 2025.
The most babies named Jesse in Illinois in a single year was 342, in 1981. Its best showing was 50th among boys names in 1981.
Across the country, Jesse reached its best rank of 9th in South Dakota (1981). See Jesse in every state →
How popular is Jesse in Illinois?
Jesse was the 238th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 50 babies named Jesse that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 13,867 babies Jesse.
How many babies are named Jesse in Illinois?
In 2025, 50 babies were named Jesse in Illinois. The most babies named Jesse in Illinois in a single year was 342, in 1981.
What is the rank of Jesse in Illinois?
Jesse ranked 238th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 50th among boys names in 1981.
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.