Jesse

At a glance

Jesse is the #423 dog name in our records. About 1 in 2,668 dogs is called Jesse, and the name is rising.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Jesse?

#423dog name of 19,856
1 in 2,668dogs
345dogs in the records
#788cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 30%Boys 70%

30% girls · 70% boys among 342 dogs with a recorded sex

Jesse over the years

Rising
059.92013: 1.1, 2014: 6.4, 2015: 1.0, 2016: 3.5, 2017: 3.2, 2018: 8.6, 2019: 3.9, 2020: 2.5, 2021: 0.7, 2022: 1.0, 2023: 5.6, 2024: 2.32013201520172019202120232024

Dogs named Jesse per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.

Popular with these breeds

Names that sound like Jesse

Questions

Is Jesse a girl or boy dog name?

It is used for girls and boys alike (30% female).

How popular is Jesse for dogs?

Jesse is the #423 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 345 dogs in public records. The name is rising.

How do you pronounce Jesse?

Jesse is said in one syllable. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Jesse?

Josie, Jessie and Jazzy sound similar.

What breeds are often named Jesse?

Shih Tzus, Chihuahuas and German Shepherds are the breeds most often called Jesse.

More dog names