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The name Jessica has its roots in Hebrew, specifically derived from the name Yiskah, meaning 'to behold.' It evolved through various forms and gained prominence after being popularized by Shakespeare. The name is associated with positive traits and has a strong cultural presence today. While it does not have direct biblical references, its derivative roots are found in biblical texts.

The name Jessica is most popular in Alaska, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been gradually declining. From 2020-2022, Jessica has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, too rising for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too rising for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too rising for female in South, stalled for male in West, too rising for female in West. Across generations, 'Jessica' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6360th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1281st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 775th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4503rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 23106th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1043rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 885th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 390th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 20th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 16th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 301st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jessica' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.