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

Unlikely. With around 11 UK babies named Jesse-James per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Jesse-James in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

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

Jesse-James has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 710 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1152 in 2019. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

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.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2089

Jesse-James

Jesse-James is a distinctive choice, ranked #2089 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Jesse-James in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#2089

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 distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.