Jessy
3 countries#553 in France, 2022Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Jessy was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
17,062 births recorded 1950–2022 · currently #553 · peaked in 1991 with 837 births
Most common in: Nord, Pas-de-Calais, Seine-Saint-Denis, Seine-Maritime, Guadeloupe
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
6,771 births recorded 1915–2025 · currently #5208 · peaked in 1993 with 263 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Florida, Washington
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
173 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #3192 · peaked in 2008 with 12 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
173 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2008 with 12 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
France rank history
Jessy’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #234 | — |
| 2004 | #271 | ↓37 |
| 2005 | #290 | ↓19 |
| 2006 | #288 | ↑2 |
| 2007 | #306 | ↓18 |
| 2008 | #332 | ↓26 |
| 2009 | #341 | ↓9 |
| 2010 | #258 | ↑83 |
| 2011 | #316 | ↓58 |
| 2012 | #343 | ↓27 |
| 2013 | #401 | ↓58 |
| 2014 | #422 | ↓21 |
| 2015 | #406 | ↑16 |
| 2016 | #413 | ↓7 |
| 2017 | #511 | ↓98 |
| 2018 | #480 | ↑31 |
| 2019 | #553 | ↓73 |
| 2020 | #551 | ↑2 |
| 2021 | #722 | ↓171 |
| 2022 | #553 | ↑169 |
Frequently asked questions about Jessy
Is Jessy a popular name?
Yes — Jessy currently ranks #553 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Jessy more common for boys or girls?
Jessy is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Jessy most popular?
Jessy peaked in 1991 in France, with 837 recorded births that year.
Is Jessy rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Jessy’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1038 in 1970 to #553 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Jessy?
At least 24,006 babies have been recorded with the name Jessy across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Jessy popular in more than one country?
Yes — Jessy appears in official birth records in 3 countries: France, United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Jessy?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Jessy include Jens, Jess, Jeziel.
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