Jessica

“Possibly related to seeing or beholding” — Hebrew origin

Girl's name · #665 in the US (2025) · 80s

Jessica was #1 back in 1985, spent 9 years as America's #1 name, and stands at #665 today. About 1.1 million girls have carried it since 1880. Jessica's short forms are Jessie, Jess, and Jessi. A popular twin pairing with Jessica is Jennifer for a girl.

Around the world: #49 in Scotland (2025).

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 35 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Jessicas

Jessica Alba — American actress (born 1981)
Jessica Lange — American actress
Jessica Simpson — American singer and actress
Jessica Biel — American actress (born 1982)
Jessica Chastain — American actress and producer (born 1977)

In stories & tradition

Jessica Jones — Jessica Jones
Jessica Drew — Marvel Spotlight · Marvel Two-in-One
Jessica Rabbit — Who Censored Roger Rabbit? · Who Framed Roger Rabbit

What Jessicas become

Among 3,308 notable people named Jessica:

Sports figures appear 1.58× more often than among typical names — e.g. Jessica Ennis-Hill, British heptathlete.

Similar names: Jessie · Danielle · Jennifer · Monica · Rachel · Rebecca

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