Jessyca Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Jessyca is a modern English name derived from the Hebrew name Yiskah, meaning 'foresight' or 'to behold'. It evolved from the name Jessica, popularized by Shakespeare in the late 16th century. The name reflects traits of creativity and modernity. There is no significant biblical relevance associated with Jessyca.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jessyca"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒɛsɪkə/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
Jessyca is a modern variant of the name Jessica, which was popularized by William Shakespeare in his play 'The Merchant of Venice'. The name Jessica itself is thought to be derived from the Hebrew name Yiskah, meaning 'foresight' or 'to behold'.
Meaning
foresight, to behold
Language Evolution
Yiskah, Jessica, Jessyca
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the late 16th century after Shakespeare's use of it, and it continued to be common throughout the 20th century, with the variant Jessyca emerging in the 1980s.
Variants & Derivatives
Jessica, Jess, Jessie, Jessy
Modern Popularity & Image
Jessyca is seen as a modern and creative variation of Jessica, often associated with individuality and a contemporary flair.
Famous People
Jessyca Smith, an American singer, Jessyca B. Heller, a notable author
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Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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✨ Jessyca Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 67 peak births in 1996
Geographic Spread
Popular across 8 US states, with strongest presence in California
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 4 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jessyca"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Jessyca"
"Jessyca" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 5908th of 19264 | 132 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2479th of 27321 | 745 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 5238th of 35406 | 390 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 24101st of 30306 | 13 |
Regional Popularity of "Jessyca" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Jessyca" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
100.00% 3518th/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
79.76% 2939th/3685 |
71.37% 3194th/4475 |
51.96% 2699th/5194 |
32.37% 2045th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
71.54% 5232nd/7313 |
54.76% 4087th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jessyca"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jessyca" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Jessyca" in the United States
The name Jessyca is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jessyca has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Jessyca' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5908th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2479th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5238th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 24101st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jessyca' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.