Boys name · Kentucky
Jesse in Kentucky
As of 2025, Jesse was the #168 most common boys name in Kentucky, drawn from 33 births that year. Its total reaches 9,288 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
Popularity over time
Jesse in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 29 | #38 |
| 1926 | 122 | #43 |
| 1943 | 98 | #63 |
| 1959 | 51 | #122 |
| 1976 | 82 | #71 |
| 1992 | 137 | #44 |
| 2009 | 52 | #117 |
| 2025 | 33 | #168 |
Rank swung between #28 (1912) and #222 (2018) in Kentucky, from #38 in 1910 to #168 in 2025.
Kentucky had the most Jesse births in 1981, with 161. Its highest rank among boys names in Kentucky was #28, in 1912.
Its highest rank in any state was #9, in South Dakota in 1981. See Jesse in every state →
How popular is Jesse in Kentucky?
As of 2025, Jesse was the #168 most common boys name in Kentucky, drawn from 33 births that year. Its total reaches 9,288 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
How many babies are named Jesse in Kentucky?
33 Jesse babies were born in Kentucky in 2025.
What is the rank of Jesse in Kentucky?
Jesse ranked #168 among boys names in Kentucky in 2025.
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.