Yessica
Every Yessica since 1973 — 3,956 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yessica
Yessica is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,103 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 3,956 American babies have been named Yessica. Its peak came in 1995, when 175 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Yessica stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yessica year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | #6,103 |
| 2024 | 20 | #6,155 |
| 2023 | 28 | #4,867 |
| 2022 | 25 | #5,301 |
| 2021 | 20 | #6,166 |
| 2020 | 32 | #4,354 |
| 2019 | 35 | #4,153 |
| 2018 | 26 | #5,146 |
| 2017 | 23 | #5,655 |
| 2016 | 28 | #4,985 |
| 2015 | 33 | #4,402 |
| 2014 | 39 | #3,921 |
| 2013 | 51 | #3,216 |
| 2012 | 49 | #3,361 |
| 2011 | 66 | #2,693 |
| 2010 | 55 | #3,074 |
| 2009 | 98 | #2,089 |
| 2008 | 111 | #1,912 |
| 2007 | 114 | #1,858 |
| 2006 | 133 | #1,614 |
| 2005 | 135 | #1,532 |
| 2004 | 148 | #1,412 |
| 2003 | 157 | #1,317 |
| 2002 | 142 | #1,369 |
| 2001 | 156 | #1,265 |
| 2000 | 149 | #1,297 |
| 1995 | 175 | #1,038 |
| 1990 | 120 | #1,339 |
| 1985 | 38 | #2,599 |
| 1980 | 33 | #2,799 |
| 1975 | 8 | #7,163 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yessica in 2025?
Yessica ranked #6,103 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yessica?
3,956 babies have been named Yessica in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yessica most popular?
Yessica peaked in 1995, when 175 newborns received the name.
Is Yessica a boy or girl name?
Yessica is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yessica rising or falling?
Yessica is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.