Boys name · Pennsylvania
Jesse in Pennsylvania
Jesse was the 151st most popular boys name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 86 babies named Jesse that year. Since 1910, Pennsylvania families have named 15,843 babies Jesse.
Popularity over time
Jesse in Pennsylvania, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 17 | 114th |
| 1926 | 79 | 124th |
| 1943 | 75 | 130th |
| 1959 | 85 | 159th |
| 1976 | 212 | 61st |
| 1992 | 363 | 52nd |
| 2009 | 119 | 113th |
| 2025 | 86 | 151st |
Its rank among boys names in Pennsylvania fell from 114th in 1910 to 151st in 2025.
The most babies named Jesse in Pennsylvania in a single year was 529, in 1981. Its best showing was 41st 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 Pennsylvania?
Jesse was the 151st most popular boys name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 86 babies named Jesse that year. Since 1910, Pennsylvania families have named 15,843 babies Jesse.
How many babies are named Jesse in Pennsylvania?
In 2025, 86 babies were named Jesse in Pennsylvania. The most babies named Jesse in Pennsylvania in a single year was 529, in 1981.
What is the rank of Jesse in Pennsylvania?
Jesse ranked 151st among boys names in Pennsylvania in 2025. Its best showing was 41st 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.