How Many People Are Named Yessica?

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

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Yessica
Very Rare
3,935
Estimated People
1 in 83,863
1 in X Americans
1995
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
3,935 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 27

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Arizona 115
California 1,289
Colorado 30
Florida 123
Georgia 60
Illinois 99
Kansas 7
Maryland 5
Michigan 5
North Carolina 51
New Jersey 6
New Mexico 5
Nevada 27
New York 165
Oregon 5
Tennessee 12
Texas 702
Virginia 10
Washington 15
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 28.6%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Yessica

How Many People Have the Name Yessica in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,935 people in the United States currently share the name Yessica. That works out to roughly 1 in every 83,863 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 checker.

Is Yessica a Common or Rare Name?

Yessica 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 Yessica Mean?

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

Gender Breakdown: Is Yessica Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Yessica in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Yessica 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 Yessica Most Popular?

The name Yessica reached peak popularity in 1995, with 175 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Yessica Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Yessica 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 Yessica?

Approximately 3,935 people in the United States share the name Yessica, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Yessica a rare name?

Yessica is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 83,863 Americans has this name.

What does the name Yessica mean?

The meaning and origin of Yessica 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 Yessica more male or female?

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

When was Yessica most popular?

The name Yessica reached its peak in 1995, with 175 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 People3,935
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 83,863
GenderFemale
Avg Age27
Peak Year1995
Male %0%
Female %100%

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