Jess
- Pronunciation
- [Jess]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Variant Of Jesse Jehovah Exists.
- Origin
- Hebrew
Jess Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 25,045 baby boys have been named Jess. The name peaked in 1915 with 577 US births that year (rank #193). In 2024, ranked #4616 nationally — 4,423 places below its 1915 peak.
Top States for Jess
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Jess births are: California (3,716), Texas (1,536), Oklahoma (1,140).
Other Hebrew-Origin Names Like Jess
If you like Jess's Hebrew origin, consider these related names: Aalijah, Aaron, Abagail, Abaigael, Abaigeal. Browse all Hebrew names →
4-Letter Names Starting with J
Names with Jess's exact length and starting letter: Jaap, Jace, Jaci, Jack, Jacy.
Quick Facts About Jess
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Compare Jess to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Jess against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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