Jesse Burg

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jesse Burg — Latin
314K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jesse Burg 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 Burg: Avraham Burg (born 1955), Israeli politician, son of Yosef Burg Eugen Burg (1871–1944), German film actor Gustav von Burg (1871–1927), Swiss naturalist, teacher, and writer Hansi Burg (1898–1975), Austrian-born German actress JeAnne Burg (1937–2020), American environmental statistician Josef Burg (1912–2009), Jewish Soviet writer, author, publisher and journalist Mark Burg (born 1959), American film producer and actor Meno Burg (1789–1853), Prussian field officer Robert Burg (1890–1946), German baritone Yosef Burg (1909–1999), Israeli politician, father of Avraham Burg Johann Tobias Bürg (1766. 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: Burg

Hebrew

Avraham Burg (born 1955), Israeli politician, son of Yosef Burg Eugen Burg (1871–1944), German film actor Gustav von Burg (1871–1927), Swiss naturalist, teacher, and writer Hansi Burg (1898–1975), Austrian-born German actress JeAnne Burg (1937–2020), American environmental statistician Josef Burg (1912–2009), Jewish Soviet writer, author, publisher and journalist Mark Burg (born 1959), American film producer and actor Meno Burg (1789–1853), Prussian field officer Robert Burg (1890–1946), German baritone Yosef Burg (1909–1999), Israeli politician, father of Avraham Burg Johann Tobias Bürg (1766.

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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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Notable People Named Jesse Burg

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

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

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

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 Burg?
The surname Burg originates from Hebrew. Avraham Burg (born 1955), Israeli politician, son of Yosef Burg Eugen Burg (1871–1944), German film actor Gustav von Burg (1871–1927), Swiss naturalist, teacher, and writer Hansi Burg (1898–1975), Austrian-born German actress JeAnne Burg (1937–2020), American environmental statistician Josef Burg (1912–2009), Jewish Soviet writer, author, publisher and journalist Mark Burg (born 1959), American film producer and actor Meno Burg (1789–1853), Prussian field officer Robert Burg (1890–1946), German baritone Yosef Burg (1909–1999), Israeli politician, father of Avraham Burg Johann Tobias Bürg (1766.
What are the origins of the name Jesse Burg?
The name Jesse Burg combines two different traditions: the first name Jesse has Latin roots, while the surname Burg originates from Hebrew.
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