boy's name
Jes
YES (Danish)
- Origin Danish
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 3
- Births on record 126
Jes is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 2005 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Jes is a name of Danish origin.
- Peaked in 1975, when 13 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1958.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Jes Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 42 |
| 1980s | 27 |
| 1990s | 36 |
| 2000s | 11 |
How Popular Is Jes?
In 2005, Jes was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Jes
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jes Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jes over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jes
- Danish YES
Sibling Names for Jes
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jes — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jes
How popular is the name Jes?
In 2005, Jes was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Jes a girl's or a boy's name?
Jes is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jes?
Jes has 1 syllable.
When was Jes most popular?
Jes peaked in 1975, when 13 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.