Jessica
girl name#665 in 2025Jessica entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #1 in 1985, ranks #665 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#665
rank today
#1
peak (1985)
424
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #738 |
| 1890s | #869 |
| 1900s | #960 |
| 1910s | #949 |
| 1920s | #1214 |
| 1930s | #1015 |
| 1940s | #601 |
| 1950s | #413 |
| 1960s | #253 |
| 1970s | #29 |
| 1980s | #2 |
| 1990s | #3 |
| 2000s | #31 |
| 2010s | #202 |
| 2020s | #529 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Jessica has been most popular in California, Texas, New York.
Around the world
- England & Wales: #95 girl name in 2024, given to 483 babies.
Official national statistics (Office for National Statistics).
Living bearers
About 1,021,000 people named Jessica are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jessica alive today was born around 1987, making them about 38 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jessica in 2025?
- Jessica ranks #665 among US girl names in 2025, with 424 babies given the name.
- When was the name Jessica most popular?
- Jessica peaked in 1985, reaching #1 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Jessica with classmates?
- Jessica will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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