How Many People Are Named Jessica?
people in the United States are named Jessica
1 in 317 people has this name
Popularity Rank
βββ Very Common
Population Percentage
Of US population
Peak Year
56,239 births
Trend
Declining
π Name Origin & Meaning
Meaning:
This name was first used in this form by Shakespeare in his play 'The Merchant of Venice' (1596), where it belongs to the daughter of Shylock. Shakespeare probably based it on the biblical name ISCAH, which would have been spelled Jescha in his time. It was not commonly used as a given name until the middle of the 20th century. Notable bearers include actresses Jessica Tandy (1909-1994) and Jessica Lange (1949-).
β§ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
π₯ Age Distribution
Average Age: 36.2 years old
π Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
π State-Wise Distribution
π‘ Fun Facts About "Jessica"
- 526 babies were named Jessica in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1987
- Currently declining in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in California
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