boys' name 1981–2024

Jesse

Jesse is losing ground — from #108 in 1981 to #134 in 2024.

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#134 last ranked in 2024
19 registrations that year
10,026 total 1981–2024

Note: Jesse hasn't appeared in any Australian state's published top-100 list since 2024. State BDM registries publish only the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold no longer show in the data even if babies are still being given them. Read more about coverage limits.

Popularity over the years

Registrations dropped from 44 to 19 (-57%).

Peak popularity was in 1996 (576 registrations).

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Peak 1996 · 576
Low 2016 · 17
Years tracked 36

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By state & territory — 2024

How often Jesse was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.

Jesse popularity by state — 2024Australian Capital Territory: no data for this yearNew South Wales: no data for this yearNorthern Territory: no data for this yearQueensland: no data for this yearSouth Australia: 19 (rank #98)Tasmania: no data for this yearVictoria: no data for this yearWestern Australia: no data for this yearACTNSWNTQLDSATASVICWA
Jesse — popularity by state & territory in 2024. Hover a state for details, click to view the full Top 50 for that state.
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Most popular in South Australia (19 babies)

South Australia
19 #98
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In 2024: 19 babies named Jesse across 1 of 8 states and territories.

Frequently asked questions

How many babies in Australia have been named Jesse?
Between 1981 and 2024, Jesse was registered for 10,026 babies in the available state datasets.
Is Jesse a popular name in Australia?
Jesse has fallen out of every Australian state's published top-100 list since 2024, when it last ranked #134 with 19 registrations. Each state's Births, Deaths & Marriages registry only publishes the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold disappear from the data even if babies are still being given them.