Jessica Boy

Popularity: · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationJESS-ih-kuh / /ˈdʒɛsɪkə/

Hebrew; Latin

Meaning

Hebrew: 'wealthy'; Latin: 'to behold'

Historical & Cultural Background

Jessica is a name that gained popularity in the English-speaking world after its use in William Shakespeare's play 'The Merchant of Venice'. The name is derived from the Hebrew name Yiskah, which appears in the Bible. It has been a common name in various cultures since the 16th century and has seen various spellings and adaptations over time.

Trend Summary

Jessica was a highly popular name in the United States from the 1980s through the early 2000s.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Jess
  • Jessie

International Variants

  • Jéssica (Spanish)
  • Jéssica (Portuguese)
  • Jessika (German)

Famous people named Jessica

Jessica Alba is an American actress and businesswoman known for her roles in films such as 'Sin City' and 'Fantastic Four'.

Jessica Chastain is an American actress and producer recognized for her performances in films like 'Zero Dark Thirty' and 'The Help'.

Jessica Ennis-Hill is a retired British track and field athlete who won a gold medal in heptathlon at the 2012 London Olympics.

Jessica Simpson is an American singer, actress, and fashion designer who gained fame in the early 2000s with her pop music career.

Fictional characters named Jessica

Jessica Rabbit is a character from the film 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit', known for her glamorous appearance and sultry voice.

Jessica Day is a character from the television series 'New Girl', portrayed as an optimistic and quirky teacher.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jessica was first seen in the United States in 1963. Jessica has ranked as high as #946 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in California, New York, District of Columbia, Ohio, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Jessica has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Jessica (2004)

StateBirthsShare
KY 18
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19635
19647
19658
196610
196712
196913
197015
197119
197224
197320
197442
197551
197656
197792
197895
1979114
1980126
1981165
1982188
1983194
1984180
1985230
1986217
1987243
1988225
1989252
1990140
1991120
1992103
1993100
1994105
199551
199647
199745
199830
199928
200027
200127
200222
200317
200435
200519
200610
200713
20086
200910
20106
20119
20165