Jessie
Jessie is a girl name of Scottish origin meaning “God beholds, gift”, pronounced JESS-ee. It ranked #824 in the United States in 2025, given to 330 babies, and peaked at #35 in 1881. Common nicknames: Jess, Jay.
How popular is Jessie in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Jessie mean, and where does it come from?
Jessie is a Scottish pet form of Janet — itself the Scottish Jean and so a form of Jane — and doubles as a short form of Jessica and a spelling of the boys' name Jesse, from the Hebrew Yishai, "gift." All three threads run through the American records, where Jessie stood at 35th place for girls in 1881. It faded through the mid-century, spent the 1980s attached to Jessica and is now quiet again — the usual position of a nickname whose parent name has gone out of fashion.
How is Jessie used around the world?
Jessie is used in 1 languages worldwide, with 3+ international variants.
TypeFemale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Jessie?
Famous People Named Jessie
- Jessye Norman — American operatic soprano
- Jessie Buckley — Irish actress and singer
- Jessie Fleming — Canadian footballer and Olympic gold medallist
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Jessie mean?
Jessie is a girl name of Scottish origin meaning "God beholds, gift." Jessie is a Scottish pet form of Janet — itself the Scottish Jean and so a form of Jane — and doubles as a short form of Jessica and a spelling of the boys' name Jesse, from the Hebrew Yishai, "gift." All three threads run through the American records, where Jessie stood at 35th place for girls in 1881.
How do you pronounce Jessie?
Jessie is pronounced JESS-ee. Common variations include Jessy, Jesse, Jessye.
Is Jessie a girl name?
Yes, Jessie is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Jess, Jay.