Boys name · New Jersey
Jesse in New Jersey
Jesse was the 318th most popular boys name in New Jersey in 2025, with 27 babies named Jesse that year. Since 1911, New Jersey families have named 6,565 babies Jesse.
Popularity over time
Jesse in New Jersey, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 | 6 | 124th |
| 1927 | 17 | 157th |
| 1944 | 16 | 166th |
| 1960 | 35 | 195th |
| 1976 | 93 | 70th |
| 1992 | 182 | 60th |
| 2009 | 60 | 144th |
| 2025 | 27 | 318th |
Its rank among boys names in New Jersey fell from 124th in 1911 to 318th in 2025.
The most babies named Jesse in New Jersey in a single year was 215, in 1989. Its best showing was 46th among boys names in 1983.
Across the country, Jesse reached its best rank of 9th in South Dakota (1981). See Jesse in every state →
How popular is Jesse in New Jersey?
Jesse was the 318th most popular boys name in New Jersey in 2025, with 27 babies named Jesse that year. Since 1911, New Jersey families have named 6,565 babies Jesse.
How many babies are named Jesse in New Jersey?
In 2025, 27 babies were named Jesse in New Jersey. The most babies named Jesse in New Jersey in a single year was 215, in 1989.
What is the rank of Jesse in New Jersey?
Jesse ranked 318th among boys names in New Jersey in 2025. Its best showing was 46th among boys names in 1983.
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.