Jessica Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Jessica is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Jessica?
Jessica is spelled J-E-S-S-I-C-A. The name has 7 letters.
Jessica at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Jessica is commonly understood to mean “foresight” or “to behold”, originating from a Hebrew root.
- Origin
- Jessica is commonly associated with Hebrew origin and appears in English literature, notably in the works of Shakespeare.
- Pronunciation
- JESS-i-kuh · 3 syllables
Jessica Popularity in 2025
Rank#665
Recorded Births424
- Girls usage fell 90 places to #665 and recorded 103 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Jessica Mean?
Jessica is commonly understood to mean “foresight” or “to behold”, originating from a Hebrew root.
Origin: Jessica is commonly associated with Hebrew origin and appears in English literature, notably in the works of Shakespeare.
How Do You Pronounce Jessica?
PronunciationJESS-i-kuh
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Jessica?
- History
- The use of the name Jessica in Shakespeare“s play ”The Merchant of Venice' establishes its presence in English literature.
Jessica Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2007 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 424 | #665 |
| 2024 | Girls | 527 | #575 |
| 2023 | Girls | 550 | #549 |
| 2022 | Girls | 620 | #508 |
| 2021 | Girls | 656 | #477 |
| 2020 | Girls | 780 | #399 |
| 2019 | Girls | 970 | #331 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,065 | #313 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,292 | #246 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,392 | #231 |
| 2016 | Boys | 5 | #12,185 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,592 | #206 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,804 | #179 |
| 2013 | Girls | 1,951 | #164 |
| 2012 | Girls | 2,335 | #137 |
| 2011 | Girls | 2,626 | #118 |
| 2011 | Boys | 9 | #8,079 |
| 2010 | Girls | 3,200 | #92 |
| 2010 | Boys | 6 | #10,766 |
| 2009 | Girls | 3,801 | #78 |
| 2009 | Boys | 10 | #7,692 |
| 2008 | Girls | 4,739 | #59 |
| 2008 | Boys | 6 | #11,037 |
| 2007 | Girls | 5,714 | #42 |
When Was Jessica Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1987 · Girls
55,992 recorded births
National rank #1
1986 · Girls
52,682 recorded births
National rank #1
1988 · Girls
51,556 recorded births
National rank #1
1985 · Girls
48,345 recorded births
National rank #1
Where Jessica Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| UT | #408 | 10 |
| AZ | #416 | 16 |
| KY | #443 | 9 |
| SC | #467 | 10 |
| WA | #478 | 14 |
| CA | #480 | 70 |
| MN | #540 | 9 |
| TX | #570 | 55 |