How Many People Are Named Jessicah?

Complete statistics for the name Jessicah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Jessicah
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Jessicah is a very rare female name, with only 288 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,147,088 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1992 with 21 births, but it's still considered stable and modern.

~288
Living in US
1 in 1,147,088
Americans
1992
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Jessica
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Confident Determined Innovative
11
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 11 is associated with spiritual insight and intuition.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,927
Worldwide Bearers
#172,896
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
803
🇰🇪 Kenya
394
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
232
🇺🇸 United States
227
🇺🇬 Uganda
88
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
52
🇿🇲 Zambia
32
🇧🇼 Botswana
21
🇿🇦 South Africa
14
🇸🇧 Solomon Islands
13

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
288 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 37
51
Would be under 30 (17%)
244
Would be 30–60 (83%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 295 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1992

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
73
Classic Feel
29
Modern Appeal
71
International
88

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Jessicah Through the Generations

Jessicah, a name that's been around since the early '90s, has seen its fair share of ups and downs. With 288 individuals carrying this unique moniker, it's clear that Jessicah is a name that stands out. Born in 1992, when there were 21 babies named Jessicah, the name has maintained a steady presence over the years. Today, most Jessicahs are between 30 and 60 years old, with a smaller group under 30, indicating a relatively young demographic compared to some other names.

✨ Similar Names to Jessicah

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Jessicah's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Jessicah

How Many People Have the Name Jessicah?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 288 people in the United States currently share the name Jessicah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,147,088 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Jessicah a Common or Rare Name?

Jessicah is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Jessicah Mean?

Jessicah means "creative variant of Jessica" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Jessicah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Jessicah Most Popular?

The name Jessicah reached peak popularity in 1992, with 21 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Jessicah?

Approximately 288 people named Jessicah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 295. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,147,088 Americans.

Is Jessicah a rare name?

Jessicah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,147,088 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jessicah mean?

Jessicah means "creative variant of Jessica" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Jessicah more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Jessicah are male and 100% are female.

When was Jessicah most popular?

Jessicah peaked in 1992 with 21 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US288
All-Time Births295
1 in X1 in 1,147,088
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age37
Peak Year1992
World Rank#172,896
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.