Jesses
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Jesses first appeared in US Social Security records in 1957.
Over 22 babies have been named Jesses in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jesses is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,477 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,477
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Jesses
Jesses is a boy name .
Jesses is currently ranked #20,477 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jesses include Jes, Jess, Jessy, Jessie, Jey, Jeie, and Jeskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Jesses include Jesse, Jessie, Jessiah, Jess . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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