Jesly
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a combination of names.
Name Census estimates that about 264 living Americans carry the first name Jesly. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jesly today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jesly births was 2007 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jesly. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
264
~ 1 in 1,298,312 Americans
Peak year
2007
21 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,526
Tracked since 1995
Census
Jesly in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 301 people with the first name Jesly, which placed it at #29,423 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#29,423
National first-name rank
People counted
301
301 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
84.7% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jesly
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jesly is Hispanic at 84.7%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (6.6%) and White (4.7%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Jesly described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Jesly at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino84.7% · 255
- Asian and Pacific Islander6.6% · 20
- White4.7% · 14
- Black or African American3.3% · 10
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.7% · 2
Popularity
Jesly: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jesly from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 112 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Jesly remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jesly by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jesly during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jesly
The name Jesly is believed to have originated from the Indian subcontinent, specifically from the Sanskrit language. It is thought to be a variation or derivative of the name Jesal, which means "moonlight" or "moon-like radiance." The name's roots can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, where celestial bodies like the moon were revered and often referenced in naming conventions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jesly can be found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic poem. In this text, there is a reference to a character named Jeshly, who was a wise sage and teacher. While the exact spelling may vary, this reference suggests that the name has been in use for centuries and has deep cultural significance in the Indian subcontinent.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Jesly. One of the earliest was Jesly Nath Kaul (1885-1962), an Indian philosopher and writer who made significant contributions to the field of metaphysics. His works explored the concept of consciousness and the relationship between the individual and the divine.
Another prominent figure was Jesly Kapoor (1910-1988), an Indian classical dancer and choreographer. She was widely regarded as one of the pioneers of Kathak, a major form of Indian classical dance. Kapoor's performances and teachings helped to preserve and promote this ancient art form, earning her numerous accolades and honors.
In the realm of politics, Jesly Singh Mahendra (1925-2001) was an influential figure in India's independence movement. As a member of the Indian National Congress, he played a crucial role in advocating for self-governance and worked closely with leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru.
Moving to more recent times, Jesly Deshpande (born 1962) is a renowned Indian actress and filmmaker. She has appeared in numerous Bollywood and Marathi films, and her work has been widely acclaimed for its depth and authenticity. Deshpande has also directed several critically acclaimed films, showcasing her versatility as an artist.
Another notable figure is Jesly Vora (born 1975), an Indian entrepreneur and businesswoman. She is the founder and CEO of a successful technology company and has been recognized for her leadership and innovative spirit. Vora's achievements have inspired many young professionals and entrepreneurs, particularly in the field of technology.
While the name Jesly has its roots in India, it has traveled across borders and cultures, with individuals bearing this name making their mark in various fields and leaving a lasting impact on the world around them.
People
Jesly + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jesly as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jesly: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jesly?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 264 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jesly going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,298,312 US residents.
Is Jesly a common name?
We classify Jesly as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 267 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jesly most popular?
The single biggest year for Jesly was 2007, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jesly is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Jesly in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 301 people with the name Jesly, or 0.10 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #29,423 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Jesly in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Jesly?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Jesly leans strongly female. 290 people counted with this name were female (97.0%), compared with 9 male bearers (3.0%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Jesly?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jesly is Hispanic at 84.7%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (6.6%) and White (4.7%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Jesly most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Jesly in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.7% (255 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jesly in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jesly a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jesly in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Jesly still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jesly in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jesly can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people are named Jesly?
Find out how many Americans are named Jesly on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.