Jessica
"To behold — a Shakespearean coinage, warm and widely beloved." · Origin: Hebrew / Shakespearean · Syllables: 3
- Current rank: #574
- Births registered (2024): 526
- Classroom-clash odds (class of 30): 0.5%
About the name Jessica
Is Jessica a popular name?
Jessica is an uncommon name in the United States. In 2024 it ranked #574 according to SSA 2024 birth records, with 526 babies registered.
What does the name Jessica mean?
Jessica means "To behold — a Shakespearean coinage, warm and widely beloved.". Its origin is Hebrew / Shakespearean.
How likely is another Jessica in a classroom of 30?
In a class of 30 children, there is roughly a 0.5% chance another child shares the name Jessica, based on 2024 SSA 2024 birth rates.
Is the name Jessica rising or falling in popularity?
Jessica is declining in the United States. Births registered: 620 in 2022, 550 in 2023, 526 in 2024.
Data source: SSA 2024
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