Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Jessica
Endangered
Down 99.2% from peak
Peak era
1987
Peak births
55,992
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Millennial
Quick answers about Jessica
How many people are named Jessica?
An estimated 1 million living Americans are named Jessica.
How rare is Jessica?
Jessica is uncommon among babies today, with 424 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 99.2% from its 1987 peak.
How old is the typical Jessica?
The median age of a living American named Jessica is approximately 38 years, with most bearers falling between 33 and 44 years old.
Is Jessica still popular?
No. Jessica is endangered as a baby name, down 99.2% from its 1987 peak with 424 births in 2025.
Where is Jessica most common?
Jessica has its strongest geographic signal in Vermont, where it appears 2.9× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19872025
Peak year
1987
Decline from peak
99.2%
2025
424
All-time
1,050,729