Yesenia
Every Yesenia since 1966 — 39,781 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yesenia
Yesenia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,901 in 2025 with 103 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1966, 39,781 American babies have been named Yesenia. Its peak came in 1987, when 2,044 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Yesenia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yesenia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 103 | #1,901 | — | — |
| 2024 | 138 | #1,552 | — | — |
| 2023 | 133 | #1,585 | — | — |
| 2022 | 116 | #1,780 | — | — |
| 2021 | 114 | #1,790 | — | — |
| 2020 | 145 | #1,484 | — | — |
| 2019 | 133 | #1,606 | — | — |
| 2018 | 134 | #1,608 | — | — |
| 2017 | 150 | #1,488 | — | — |
| 2016 | 183 | #1,311 | — | — |
| 2015 | 181 | #1,316 | — | — |
| 2014 | 200 | #1,227 | — | — |
| 2013 | 239 | #1,041 | — | — |
| 2012 | 292 | #900 | — | — |
| 2011 | 297 | #883 | — | — |
| 2010 | 407 | #704 | — | — |
| 2009 | 502 | #602 | — | — |
| 2008 | 580 | #529 | — | — |
| 2007 | 680 | #474 | — | — |
| 2006 | 759 | #421 | — | — |
| 2005 | 786 | #400 | — | — |
| 2004 | 950 | #339 | 6 | #11,316 |
| 2003 | 1,026 | #302 | — | — |
| 2002 | 1,161 | #272 | — | — |
| 2001 | 1,173 | #268 | — | — |
| 2000 | 1,294 | #248 | — | — |
| 1995 | 1,495 | #200 | 19 | #3,557 |
| 1990 | 1,923 | #156 | 28 | #2,486 |
| 1985 | 522 | #423 | 19 | #2,707 |
| 1980 | 509 | #426 | — | — |
| 1975 | 495 | #408 | — | — |
| 1970 | 29 | #2,575 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yesenia in 2025?
Yesenia ranked #1,901 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 103 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yesenia?
39,781 babies have been named Yesenia in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yesenia most popular?
Yesenia peaked in 1987, when 2,044 newborns received the name.
Is Yesenia a boy or girl name?
Yesenia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yesenia rising or falling?
Yesenia is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.