Girl
Jessica
wealthy
About Jessica
The enduring appeal of Jessica lies in its perfect balance of familiarity and femininity. This name has maintained steady popularity across generations, proving its timeless quality and broad appeal. Jessica offers a sense of security and normalcy while still feeling distinctly personal and warm. The name carries literary heritage and cultural presence, making it recognizable across different communities and countries. Nicknames abound—Jess, Jessie, Jessa—each bringing its own personality to the table. Jessica suits every stage of life, from the playground to the professional world, never feeling too childish or too mature. It's a name that allows the individual to define it rather than being defined by it. For parents seeking a reliable, well-established choice that won't raise eyebrows or require constant spelling corrections, Jessica remains an excellent selection.
Popularity of the Name Jessica
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #705 | ||||
| 1881 | #715 | ||||
| 1882 | #710 | ||||
| 1883 | #866 | ||||
| 1884 | #572 | ||||
| 1885 | #981 | ||||
| 1886 | #712 | ||||
| 1887 | #898 | ||||
| 1888 | #601 | ||||
| 1889 | #926 | ||||
| 1890 | #627 | ||||
| 1891 | #735 | ||||
| 1892 | #813 | ||||
| 1893 | #777 | ||||
| 1895 | #733 | ||||
| 1898 | #987 | ||||
| 1899 | #893 | ||||
| 1900 | #770 | ||||
| 1903 | #880 | ||||
| 1904 | #921 | ||||
| 1905 | #911 | ||||
| 1906 | #886 | ||||
| 1907 | #932 | ||||
| 1908 | #983 | ||||
| 1909 | #980 | ||||
| 1910 | #821 | ||||
| 1911 | #971 | ||||
| 1912 | #840 | ||||
| 1914 | #910 | ||||
| 1915 | #887 | ||||
| 1916 | #944 | ||||
| 1917 | #938 | ||||
| 1918 | #963 | ||||
| 1937 | #815 | ||||
| 1939 | #778 | ||||
| 1940 | #918 | ||||
| 1941 | #805 | ||||
| 1942 | #664 | ||||
| 1943 | #691 | ||||
| 1944 | #666 | ||||
| 1945 | #634 | ||||
| 1946 | #507 | ||||
| 1947 | #385 | ||||
| 1948 | #353 | ||||
| 1949 | #394 | ||||
| 1950 | #399 | ||||
| 1951 | #379 | ||||
| 1952 | #386 | ||||
| 1953 | #381 | ||||
| 1954 | #422 | ||||
| 1955 | #458 | ||||
| 1956 | #453 | ||||
| 1957 | #432 | ||||
| 1958 | #403 | #317 | |||
| 1959 | #414 | ||||
| 1960 | #408 | ||||
| 1961 | #372 | ||||
| 1962 | #319 | ||||
| 1963 | #265 | ||||
| 1964 | #262 | ||||
| 1965 | #216 | ||||
| 1966 | #195 | #411 | |||
| 1967 | #183 | #373 | |||
| 1968 | #177 | #294 | #374 | ||
| 1969 | #134 | #419 | |||
| 1970 | #98 | #283 | #350 | ||
| 1971 | #64 | #344 | #398 | ||
| 1972 | #46 | #287 | #244 | ||
| 1973 | #34 | #222 | #267 | ||
| 1974 | #17 | #163 | #280 | ||
| 1975 | #13 | #140 | #195 | ||
| 1976 | #8 | #108 | #226 | ||
| 1977 | #4 | #65 | #203 | ||
| 1978 | #3 | #26 | #130 | ||
| 1979 | #4 | #12 | #89 | ||
| 1980 | #3 | #14 | #108 | ||
| 1981 | #2 | #16 | #111 | ||
| 1982 | #2 | #12 | #78 | ||
| 1983 | #2 | #5 | #74 | ||
| 1984 | #2 | #2 | #79 | ||
| 1985 | #1 | #2 | #77 | ||
| 1986 | #1 | #2 | #57 | ||
| 1987 | #1 | #2 | #54 | ||
| 1988 | #1 | #3 | #46 | ||
| 1989 | #1 | #2 | #46 | ||
| 1990 | #1 | #1 | #21 | ||
| 1991 | #2 | #1 | #22 | #1 | |
| 1992 | #2 | #1 | #18 | #1 | |
| 1993 | #1 | #1 | #16 | #1 | |
| 1994 | #1 | #1 | #16 | #1 | |
| 1995 | #1 | #1 | #12 | #1 | |
| 1996 | #2 | #1 | #19 | #1 | |
| 1997 | #2 | #7 | #1 | #19 | #2 |
| 1998 | #8 | #5 | #1 | #19 | #3 |
| 1999 | #9 | #9 | #1 | #23 | #3 |
| 2000 | #8 | #6 | #2 | #21 | #3 |
| 2001 | #11 | #5 | #1 | #20 | #6 |
| 2002 | #16 | #3 | #2 | #17 | #6 |
| 2003 | #18 | #4 | #3 | #19 | #8 |
| 2004 | #21 | #4 | #7 | #23 | #7 |
| 2005 | #27 | #1 | #5 | #20 | #12 |
| 2006 | #32 | #3 | #7 | #20 | #17 |
| 2007 | #42 | #5 | #11 | #21 | #26 |
| 2008 | #59 | #6 | #9 | #22 | #38 |
| 2009 | #78 | #6 | #17 | #27 | #54 |
| 2010 | #92 | #5 | #17 | #30 | #60 |
| 2011 | #118 | #6 | #22 | #31 | #75 |
| 2012 | #137 | #3 | #23 | #29 | #86 |
| 2013 | #164 | #5 | #25 | #28 | #107 |
| 2014 | #179 | #7 | #36 | #32 | #103 |
| 2015 | #206 | #7 | #30 | #38 | #140 |
| 2016 | #231 | #6 | #49 | #48 | #149 |
| 2017 | #246 | #15 | #84 | #38 | #161 |
| 2018 | #313 | #18 | #94 | #44 | #190 |
| 2019 | #331 | #29 | #85 | #49 | #168 |
| 2020 | #399 | #35 | #111 | #59 | #281 |
| 2021 | #477 | #43 | #145 | #67 | #308 |
| 2022 | #508 | #62 | #169 | #63 | #288 |
| 2023 | #550 | #71 | #313 | #103 | #354 |
| 2024 | #575 | #90 | #183 | #119 | #420 |
| 2025 | #665 | #115 | #214 | #145 | #468 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Jessica
Names Similar to Jessica
Nicknames for Jessica
- Jess
- Jessie
- Jessi
- Jessa
- Ica
Famous People Named Jessica
| Jessica Alba | American actress |
| Jessica Biel | American actress |
| Jessica Chastain | American actress |
| Jessica Lange | American actress |
| Jessica Simpson | American singer and fashion designer |
| Jessica Ennis-Hill | British Olympic gold medalist |
| Jessica Tandy | British-American actress |
| Jessica Capshaw | American actress |
| Jessica Harper | American actress |
| Jessica Paré | Canadian actress |
| Jessica Henwick | English actress |
| Jessica Lucas | Canadian actress |
| Jessica Brown Findlay | English actress |
| Jessica Hynes | English actress |
| Jessica Walter | American actress |
| Jessica Szohr | American actress |
| Jessica Mauboy | Australian singer and actress |
| Jessica Raine | English actress |
| Jessica De Gouw | Australian actress |
| Jessica Marais | Australian actress |
Characters Named Jessica
| Jessica Rabbit | Who Framed Roger Rabbit |
| Jessica Stanley | Twilight series |
| Jessica Hamby | True Blood |
| Jessica Day | New Girl |
| Jessica Lange | American Horror Story |
| Jessica Fletcher | Murder, She Wrote |
| Jessica Moore | Supernatural |
| Jessica Lovejoy | The Simpsons |
| Jessica Jones | Netflix series |
| Jessica Davis | 13 Reasons Why |
| Jessica Pearson | Pearson |
| Jessica Huang | American Housewife |
| Jessica Hyde | Utopia |
| Jessica Drew | Ultimate Spider-Man animated series |
| Jessica Yamada | My Hero Academia |