Jesse is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #1165 in 2005 with 21 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2003 with 25 births ranking #965. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 50.0%. In 2005, approximately 1 in every 13,726 girls born was named Jesse. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Jesse is a Hebrew biblical name usually explained as meaning "gift". It has a warm, friendly sound and has stayed comfortably familiar for generations.
The name is known from the father of King David in the Bible and later became an enduring choice in English-speaking naming. It feels scriptural without sounding formal or weighty.