Jess is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #5137 in 2025 with 3 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1999 with 18 births ranking #869. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 78.6%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 90,645 boys born was named Jess. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.