Will my child share the name Jess with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Jess per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Jess in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Jess becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Jess is declining: down 1,690 places since 2020, to #5,137 in 2025. It peaked at #769 in 2005.

Is Jess a good choice for a distinctive name?

Jess is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Jess a popular baby name in the United States?

Jess does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #5137

Jess

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Jess is a distinctive choice, ranked #5137 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Jess in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Jess

Jess has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 3434 places in five years. It was most popular in 2005 at #769 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Jess is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Jess in their class.