Jessica: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A name meaning foresight and watchful wisdom.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #399
- Peak
- #1 in 1985
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Jessica Means
Jessica is a girl name of English origin. A name meaning foresight and watchful wisdom.
How Popular Jessica Is
Jessica currently ranks #399 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1 in 1985. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Jessica
- Jessica was a top 10 name in the United States, peaking at #1 in 1985.
- Once a top name, Jessica has become less common in recent decades, giving it a distinctive vintage appeal.
- Jessica has been a top 100 name across 166+ years of American history.
- Jessica is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Jessica
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Jessica
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Jessica.
Questions About Jessica
What does Jessica mean?
Jessica is a girl name of English origin. A name meaning foresight and watchful wisdom.
How popular is Jessica?
Jessica currently ranks #399 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1 in 1985. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Jessica come from?
Jessica comes from English roots. Jessica was a top 10 name in the United States, peaking at #1 in 1985.
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