Jesse Lawton

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jesse Lawton — Latin
314K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jesse Lawton 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 Lawton: Alexander Lawton (1818–1896), division commander in the American Civil War April Lawton (1948–2006), American musician and graphic designer Barbara Lawton (born 1951), American politician Ben Lawton (1922–1987), American surgeon and healthcare activist Brian Lawton (born 1965), American ice hockey player Charlwood Lawton (1660–1721), radical British lawyer turned Jacobite Edward Thaddeus Lawton (1913–1966), American-born Catholic bishop in Nigeria Emma Lawton (born 2001), Scottish footballer Esther Christian Lawton (1910–1998), Civil servant and women's rights activist Sir Frederick Lawton (ju. 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: Lawton

Scottish

Alexander Lawton (1818–1896), division commander in the American Civil War April Lawton (1948–2006), American musician and graphic designer Barbara Lawton (born 1951), American politician Ben Lawton (1922–1987), American surgeon and healthcare activist Brian Lawton (born 1965), American ice hockey player Charlwood Lawton (1660–1721), radical British lawyer turned Jacobite Edward Thaddeus Lawton (1913–1966), American-born Catholic bishop in Nigeria Emma Lawton (born 2001), Scottish footballer Esther Christian Lawton (1910–1998), Civil servant and women's rights activist Sir Frederick Lawton (ju.

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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 Lawton

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 Lawton:

8
Expression Number

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

8
Soul Urge Number

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

9
Personality Number

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

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 Lawton?
The surname Lawton originates from Scottish. Alexander Lawton (1818–1896), division commander in the American Civil War April Lawton (1948–2006), American musician and graphic designer Barbara Lawton (born 1951), American politician Ben Lawton (1922–1987), American surgeon and healthcare activist Brian Lawton (born 1965), American ice hockey player Charlwood Lawton (1660–1721), radical British lawyer turned Jacobite Edward Thaddeus Lawton (1913–1966), American-born Catholic bishop in Nigeria Emma Lawton (born 2001), Scottish footballer Esther Christian Lawton (1910–1998), Civil servant and women's rights activist Sir Frederick Lawton (ju.
What are the origins of the name Jesse Lawton?
The name Jesse Lawton combines two different traditions: the first name Jesse has Latin roots, while the surname Lawton originates from Scottish.
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