Boys name · Kentucky
Jesse in Kentucky
Jesse was the 168th most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 33 babies named Jesse that year. Since 1910, Kentucky families have named 9,288 babies Jesse.
Popularity over time
Jesse in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 29 | 38th |
| 1926 | 122 | 43rd |
| 1943 | 98 | 63rd |
| 1959 | 51 | 122nd |
| 1976 | 82 | 71st |
| 1992 | 137 | 44th |
| 2009 | 52 | 117th |
| 2025 | 33 | 168th |
Its rank among boys names in Kentucky fell from 38th in 1910 to 168th in 2025.
The most babies named Jesse in Kentucky in a single year was 161, in 1981. Its best showing was 28th among boys names in 1912.
Across the country, Jesse reached its best rank of 9th in South Dakota (1981). See Jesse in every state →
How popular is Jesse in Kentucky?
Jesse was the 168th most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 33 babies named Jesse that year. Since 1910, Kentucky families have named 9,288 babies Jesse.
How many babies are named Jesse in Kentucky?
In 2025, 33 babies were named Jesse in Kentucky. The most babies named Jesse in Kentucky in a single year was 161, in 1981.
What is the rank of Jesse in Kentucky?
Jesse ranked 168th among boys names in Kentucky in 2025. Its best showing was 28th among boys names in 1912.
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.