Jessic Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JESS-ik //ˈdʒɛsɪk//
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: 'God beholds'; English: diminutive of Jessica
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jessic is derived from the Hebrew name Yiskah, which means "to behold" or "to see." This name appears in the Old Testament, specifically in the Book of Genesis, where Yiskah is mentioned as a daughter of Haran. The name transitioned into Latin as Iesica and later into Old French as Jessic, before being adopted into English.
The evolution of the name reflects a common pattern of Hebrew names being adapted through various languages as they spread through different cultures and religious texts. In the context of historical milestones, the name gained prominence through its association with the biblical figure Yiskah.
The translation of the Bible into Latin (the Vulgate) and later into English during the Reformation, including the King James Bible in the early 17th century, helped solidify the name's presence in Christian contexts. The name Jessic, while less common than its variants such as Jessica, has roots that connect it to these significant religious texts and their impact on naming conventions.
Culturally, names derived from Yiskah have been associated with themes of vision and insight, which may contribute to their enduring appeal. The name Jessic, while not widely used, carries with it a historical weight and a connection to biblical narratives that resonate with traditional values of perception and understanding.
The diminutive form Jessica, which became popular in the late 20th century, further illustrates the adaptability and evolution of names within the English language, showcasing how linguistic and cultural shifts can influence naming practices over time.
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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 Florida, and Michigan.
In the past 5 years the name Jessic has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Jessic is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Jessic was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Jessic (1987)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MI | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Jessic.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1987 | 21 |
| 1986 | 11 |
| 1985 | 18 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1983 | 15 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1977 | 6 |