Boy nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Jessup
//ˈdʒɛˌsəp//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19956 lettersStarts with J
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Jessup's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Jessup's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Jessup |
|---|---|
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 12 |
| 1980 | 13 |
| 1981 | 12 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1988 | 12 |
| 1989 | 11 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 18 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 19 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 23 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 21 |
| 1999 | 17 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 19 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 14 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 9 |
Jessup through the decades
- Jessup peaked in 1995, when 23 babies were named Jessup in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2013–2023), use of Jessup has fallen 15% compared to the 10 years before that.