How Many People Are Named Jessenia?

Complete statistics for the name Jessenia in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Jessenia
Very Rare
5,406
Estimated People
1 in 61,043
1 in X Americans
1993
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
5,406 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 29

Population Share

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📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Arizona 28
California 983
Connecticut 96
Florida 506
Georgia 16
Illinois 199
Kansas 5
Massachusetts 135
North Carolina 21
New Jersey 407
Nevada 11
New York 934
Oklahoma 5
Pennsylvania 69
Texas 608
Virginia 5
Washington 13
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 50.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Jessenia

How Many People Have the Name Jessenia in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,406 people in the United States currently share the name Jessenia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 61,043 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Jessenia a Common or Rare Name?

Jessenia is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Jessenia Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Jessenia are covered in full on the Jessenia name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Jessenia Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Jessenia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Jessenia is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Jessenia Most Popular?

The name Jessenia reached peak popularity in 1993, with 219 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Jessenia Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Jessenia across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Jessenia?

Approximately 5,406 people in the United States share the name Jessenia, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Jessenia a rare name?

Jessenia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 61,043 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jessenia mean?

The meaning and origin of Jessenia is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Jessenia more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Jessenia are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Jessenia most popular?

The name Jessenia reached its peak in 1993, with 219 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People5,406
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 61,043
GenderFemale
Avg Age29
Peak Year1993
Male %0%
Female %100%

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