Jesse Thomasson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jesse Thomasson — Latin
314K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jesse Thomasson 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 Thomasson: Ben Thomasson, character in Men in Trees, American romantic television dramedy series on ABC Benny Thomasson (1909–1984), American fiddler in the Texas style of old-time fiddling Franklin Thomasson (1873–1941), English 19th century MP Gary Thomasson (born 1951), former outfielder in Major League Baseball Hughie Thomasson (1952–2007), American guitarist and singer, founding member of Outlaws Joe Thomasson (born 1993), American basketball player in the Israel Basketball Premier League John Pennington Thomasson (1841–1904), English cotton spinner and Liberal Party politician Marianne Lindsten-Tho. 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: Thomasson

English

Ben Thomasson, character in Men in Trees, American romantic television dramedy series on ABC Benny Thomasson (1909–1984), American fiddler in the Texas style of old-time fiddling Franklin Thomasson (1873–1941), English 19th century MP Gary Thomasson (born 1951), former outfielder in Major League Baseball Hughie Thomasson (1952–2007), American guitarist and singer, founding member of Outlaws Joe Thomasson (born 1993), American basketball player in the Israel Basketball Premier League John Pennington Thomasson (1841–1904), English cotton spinner and Liberal Party politician Marianne Lindsten-Tho.

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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 Thomasson

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 Thomasson:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

5
Soul Urge Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

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 Thomasson?
The surname Thomasson originates from English. Ben Thomasson, character in Men in Trees, American romantic television dramedy series on ABC Benny Thomasson (1909–1984), American fiddler in the Texas style of old-time fiddling Franklin Thomasson (1873–1941), English 19th century MP Gary Thomasson (born 1951), former outfielder in Major League Baseball Hughie Thomasson (1952–2007), American guitarist and singer, founding member of Outlaws Joe Thomasson (born 1993), American basketball player in the Israel Basketball Premier League John Pennington Thomasson (1841–1904), English cotton spinner and Liberal Party politician Marianne Lindsten-Tho.
What are the origins of the name Jesse Thomasson?
The name Jesse Thomasson combines two different traditions: the first name Jesse has Latin roots, while the surname Thomasson originates from English.
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