Jesse
Meaning: Gift, wealthy
Origin: Hebrew (via Dutch)
Gender: Boy
Rank in Netherlands: #64
Total births: 16,414
History: Rooted in Hebrew scripture, this name has been embraced by Dutch families for generations through Catholic and Christian tradition.
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Every number here comes directly from the Netherlands’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2014) | #12 |
| Babies named Jesse in 2014 | 535 |
| Total recorded in the Netherlands | 16,414 |
| Peak year | 1999 (792 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #6 |
| Years in records | 1957–2014 (58 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 3 spots |
Frequently asked about Jesse
What does the name Jesse mean?
Jesse means “Gift, wealthy” from Hebrew (via Dutch) roots.
What is the origin of the name Jesse?
Jesse has Hebrew (via Dutch) origin. The traditional meaning is “Gift, wealthy”.
How popular is Jesse in the Netherlands?
Jesse ranked #12 in the Netherlands in 2014 — given to 535 babies that year.
When was Jesse most popular?
Jesse peaked in 1999 with 792 babies registered that year in the Netherlands.
Is Jesse a boy or girl name?
Jesse is predominantly a boys' name in the Netherlands — over 90% of Jesses in registered births are male.
How long has Jesse been recorded in the Netherlands?
Jesse appears in birth records in the Netherlands across 58 years — from 1957 through 2014.