FIRST NAME
Jess
Jess is the 908th most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 12,728 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 5,426 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #908 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
44,768
living · #509
2020 CENSUS
12,728
living · #908
BABIES NAMED JESS BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
202518
As a male name, Jess peaked in 1915, when 577 babies were named Jess (the #193 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #2,203 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
5,426
living · #2,203
BABIES NAMED JESS BY BIRTH YEAR · 1884–2025
202510
As a female name, Jess peaked in 1991, when 16 babies were named Jess (the #5776 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)