Will my child share the name Jesse-James with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 14 UK babies named Jesse-James per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Jesse-James in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Jesse-James becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Jesse-James is declining: down 419 places since 2020, to #1,798 in 2025. It peaked at #1,152 in 2019.

Is Jesse-James a good choice for a distinctive name?

Jesse-James 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 Jesse-James a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Jesse-James

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Jesse-James is a distinctive choice, ranked #1798 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Jesse-James in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Jesse-James

Jesse-James has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 710 places in five years. It was most popular in 2019 at #1152 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2006.

Jesse-James is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Jesse-James in their class.