Jesse Adamson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jesse Adamson — Latin
314K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jesse Adamson is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Jesse is a masculine given name of Latin origin. Jesse is a given name of Hebrew origin. It derives its popularity from the biblical figure Jesse, father of Israelite monarch David. The English version is derived from the Latin Iesse, borrowed from the Ancient Greek Iessaí (Ἰεσσαί), and ultimately from the Hebrew Yišay (יִשַׁי). The English name was translated into many languages (especially Romance languages and Greek). It has been a popular given name in many English-speaking countries since the 1880s. Despite being similar in appearance, it is unrelated in origin to the given name Jessica. The surname Adamson: Adamson is an English patronymic surname meaning "son of Adam". It is rare as a given name, although there has been a tradition in some families for the first-born son to be called Adam. People with the surname Adamson include: Adam Adamson (1884–1984), New Zealand businessman Agar Adamson (1865–1929), Canadian Light Infantry officer 1916 to 1918 Agar Rodney Adamson (1901–1954), Canadian politician Al Adamson (1925–1995), American B-grade horror movie director Alan Adamson (born 1963), Scottish football manager Alan Joseph Adamson (1857–1928), Canadian politician Alexander Adamson (1921–1983). Jesse is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 314K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Jesse reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Jesse

Latin

Jesse is a given name of Hebrew origin. It derives its popularity from the biblical figure Jesse, father of Israelite monarch David. The English version is derived from the Latin Iesse, borrowed from the Ancient Greek Iessaí (Ἰεσσαί), and ultimately from the Hebrew Yišay (יִשַׁי). The English name was translated into many languages (especially Romance languages and Greek). It has been a popular given name in many English-speaking countries since the 1880s. Despite being similar in appearance, it is unrelated in origin to the given name Jessica.

Surname: Adamson

Scottish

Adamson is an English patronymic surname meaning "son of Adam". It is rare as a given name, although there has been a tradition in some families for the first-born son to be called Adam. People with the surname Adamson include: Adam Adamson (1884–1984), New Zealand businessman Agar Adamson (1865–1929), Canadian Light Infantry officer 1916 to 1918 Agar Rodney Adamson (1901–1954), Canadian politician Al Adamson (1925–1995), American B-grade horror movie director Alan Adamson (born 1963), Scottish football manager Alan Joseph Adamson (1857–1928), Canadian politician Alexander Adamson (1921–1983).

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Jesse is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Jesse by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Jesse Adamson:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Jesse?
The first name Jesse originates from Latin. Jesse is a given name of Hebrew origin. It derives its popularity from the biblical figure Jesse, father of Israelite monarch David. The English version is derived from the Latin Iesse, borrowed from the Ancient Greek Iessaí (Ἰεσσαί), and ultimately from the Hebrew Yišay (יִשַׁי). The English name was translated into many languages (especially Romance languages and Greek). It has been a popular given name in many English-speaking countries since the 1880s. Despite being similar in appearance, it is unrelated in origin to the given name Jessica.
When was Jesse most popular?
The name Jesse reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Adamson?
The surname Adamson originates from Scottish. Adamson is an English patronymic surname meaning "son of Adam". It is rare as a given name, although there has been a tradition in some families for the first-born son to be called Adam. People with the surname Adamson include: Adam Adamson (1884–1984), New Zealand businessman Agar Adamson (1865–1929), Canadian Light Infantry officer 1916 to 1918 Agar Rodney Adamson (1901–1954), Canadian politician Al Adamson (1925–1995), American B-grade horror movie director Alan Adamson (born 1963), Scottish football manager Alan Joseph Adamson (1857–1928), Canadian politician Alexander Adamson (1921–1983).
What are the origins of the name Jesse Adamson?
The name Jesse Adamson combines two different traditions: the first name Jesse has Latin roots, while the surname Adamson originates from Scottish.
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