Boys name · Mississippi
Jesse in Mississippi
Jesse was the 156th most popular boys name in Mississippi in 2025, with 21 babies named Jesse that year. Since 1910, Mississippi families have named 6,145 babies Jesse.
Popularity over time
Jesse in Mississippi, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 35 | 41st |
| 1926 | 82 | 47th |
| 1943 | 110 | 47th |
| 1959 | 37 | 150th |
| 1976 | 29 | 130th |
| 1992 | 51 | 74th |
| 2009 | 20 | 169th |
| 2025 | 21 | 156th |
Its rank among boys names in Mississippi fell from 41st in 1910 to 156th in 2025.
The most babies named Jesse in Mississippi in a single year was 139, in 1949. Its best showing was 32nd among boys names in 1916.
Across the country, Jesse reached its best rank of 9th in South Dakota (1981). See Jesse in every state →
How popular is Jesse in Mississippi?
Jesse was the 156th most popular boys name in Mississippi in 2025, with 21 babies named Jesse that year. Since 1910, Mississippi families have named 6,145 babies Jesse.
How many babies are named Jesse in Mississippi?
In 2025, 21 babies were named Jesse in Mississippi. The most babies named Jesse in Mississippi in a single year was 139, in 1949.
What is the rank of Jesse in Mississippi?
Jesse ranked 156th among boys names in Mississippi in 2025. Its best showing was 32nd among boys names in 1916.
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.