How old is someone named Jessi?
The average Jessi is 31 years old.
Half of all living Jessis are between 22 and 40.
When was Jessi popular?
Jessi peaked in 1981 and has been given less and less ever since. Only 59 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 | 0 |
| 1960s | 31 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 603 | 570 |
| 1980s | 2,297 | 2,200 |
| 1990s | 2,400 | 2,300 |
| 2000s | 1,405 | 1,400 |
| 2010s | 801 | 800 |
| 2020s | 332 | 330 |
How many Jessis are still alive?
About 7,700 Jessis are alive in the US today. That's 97% of the roughly 7,900 babies named Jessi since 1959.
Nearly every Jessi ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Jessi?
About half of living Jessis are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Gen X 10%
- Millennial 50%
- Gen Z 29%
- Gen Alpha 11%
Is Jessi an old name?
Somewhat. Jessi is older than 53 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Jessi will be 51 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Jessi a boy or girl name?
Mostly a girl's name: 83% of living Jessis are women, and 17% are men.
The women average 31 and the men 30.
Names the same age as Jessi
NAME TWIN
Jessi's name twin is Kasey. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Kasey's age curve is the closest match to Jessi's: 91% alike.
Other spellings: Jessie (48)
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Questions about the name Jessi
How old is the average Jessi?
The average Jessi in the US is 31 years old. The median is 32, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Jessi?
About 7,700 Jessis are alive in the US today, out of roughly 7,900 babies given the name since 1959.
When was the name Jessi most popular?
In 1981, when about 320 baby girls were named Jessi.
Is Jessi a Millennial name?
Yes. About 50% of living Jessis are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this