Jessic Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationJESS-ik / /ˈdʒɛsɪk/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: 'God beholds'; English: diminutive of Jessica
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jessic is a variant of Jessica, which was popularized by William Shakespeare in his play 'The Merchant of Venice'. The name has roots in Hebrew, where it is derived from the name Yiskah. Over the years, Jessica has been a common name in English-speaking countries and has seen various spellings and diminutives.
Trend Summary
Jessica was a highly popular name in the United States from the 1980s through the early 2000s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jessica
- Jessie
- Jess
International Variants
- Jéssica (Spanish/Portuguese)
- Jessika (German)
- Yessica (Spanish)
Famous people named Jessic
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jessic was first seen in the United States in 1977. Jessic has ranked as high as #1130 nationally, which occurred in 1987, and has been most popular in Michigan, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Jessic has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jessic (1987)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MI | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1983 | 15 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 18 |
| 1986 | 11 |
| 1987 | 21 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1994 | 6 |