Jesse Toney

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jesse Toney — Latin
314K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jesse Toney 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 Toney: Toney Anaya (born 1941), American politician Toney Clemons (born 1988), American gridiron football Toney Douglas (born 1986), American basketball player Toney Freeman (born 1966), American bodybuilder Toney Lee (fl. 1982–1988) American singer, songwriter and music producer Toney Mack (born 1967), American basketball player Toney Penna (1908–1995), Italian golfer Cheryll Toney Holley, native American chief Peter Paul Toney Babey, Canadian indigenous leader Kemp Toney, nickname of Hardin Kimbrough Toney (1876–1955), American politician Toney Rocks, stagename of Toney Robinson (fl. 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: Toney

Italian

Toney Anaya (born 1941), American politician Toney Clemons (born 1988), American gridiron football Toney Douglas (born 1986), American basketball player Toney Freeman (born 1966), American bodybuilder Toney Lee (fl. 1982–1988) American singer, songwriter and music producer Toney Mack (born 1967), American basketball player Toney Penna (1908–1995), Italian golfer Cheryll Toney Holley, native American chief Peter Paul Toney Babey, Canadian indigenous leader Kemp Toney, nickname of Hardin Kimbrough Toney (1876–1955), American politician Toney Rocks, stagename of Toney Robinson (fl.

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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 Toney

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 Toney:

11
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Toney?
The surname Toney originates from Italian. Toney Anaya (born 1941), American politician Toney Clemons (born 1988), American gridiron football Toney Douglas (born 1986), American basketball player Toney Freeman (born 1966), American bodybuilder Toney Lee (fl. 1982–1988) American singer, songwriter and music producer Toney Mack (born 1967), American basketball player Toney Penna (1908–1995), Italian golfer Cheryll Toney Holley, native American chief Peter Paul Toney Babey, Canadian indigenous leader Kemp Toney, nickname of Hardin Kimbrough Toney (1876–1955), American politician Toney Rocks, stagename of Toney Robinson (fl.
What are the origins of the name Jesse Toney?
The name Jesse Toney combines two different traditions: the first name Jesse has Latin roots, while the surname Toney originates from Italian.
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