NAME PROFILE
Jess
Jess is a name with Hebrew origins meaning 'wealthy' or 'God beholds.' It is also a diminutive of the name Jessica, which gained fame from Shakespeare's play *The Merchant of Venice*. Jess embodies a cheerful and lively spirit, often associated with creativity and a strong sense of community.
Key Stats
| Total births | 25,550 |
| Gender | Male (63% / 37%) |
| Peak year | 1915 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2024 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 24%TX — 23%OK — 18%OH — 18%IL — 17%
Notable People
Jessie J (Singer, *Bang Bang*) · Jessica Alba (Actress, *Fantastic Four*) · Jessica Chastain (Actress, *Zero Dark Thirty*) · Jessie Ware (Singer, *Say You Love Me*) · Jess Glynne (Singer, *Hold My Hand*)
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