Yesenia
girl name#1896 in 2025Yesenia entered the US charts in 1966, peaked at #136 in 1987, ranks #1896 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1966–2025
#1896
rank today
#136
peak (1987)
103
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #3933 |
| 1970s | #645 |
| 1980s | #353 |
| 1990s | #202 |
| 2000s | #385 |
| 2010s | #1203 |
| 2020s | #1675 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Yesenia has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida.
Living bearers
About 38,500 people named Yesenia are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Yesenia alive today was born around 1994, making them about 31 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Yesenia in 2025?
- Yesenia ranks #1896 among US girl names in 2025, with 103 babies given the name.
- When was the name Yesenia most popular?
- Yesenia peaked in 1987, reaching #136 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Yesenia with classmates?
- Yesenia will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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