FIRST NAME
Jessica
Jessica is the 8th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 956,497 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 950 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #8 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
1,218,678
living · #26
2020 CENSUS
956,497
living · #8
BABIES NAMED JESSICA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
2025424
As a female name, Jessica peaked in 1987, when 55,992 babies were named Jessica (the most popular female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #5,323 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
950
living · #5,323
BABIES NAMED JESSICA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1963–2016
20165
As a male name, Jessica peaked in 1989, when 252 babies were named Jessica (the #627 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)