Jesenia
Every Jesenia since 1971 — 4,770 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jesenia
Jesenia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,284 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 4,770 American babies have been named Jesenia. Its peak came in 1990, when 195 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jesenia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jesenia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #7,284 | — | — |
| 2024 | 13 | #8,169 | — | — |
| 2023 | 18 | #6,527 | — | — |
| 2022 | 16 | #7,117 | — | — |
| 2021 | 17 | #6,824 | — | — |
| 2020 | 27 | #4,816 | — | — |
| 2019 | 23 | #5,518 | — | — |
| 2018 | 17 | #6,931 | — | — |
| 2017 | 26 | #5,112 | — | — |
| 2016 | 31 | #4,578 | — | — |
| 2015 | 33 | #4,343 | — | — |
| 2014 | 41 | #3,747 | — | — |
| 2013 | 36 | #4,115 | — | — |
| 2012 | 42 | #3,746 | — | — |
| 2011 | 52 | #3,195 | — | — |
| 2010 | 64 | #2,769 | — | — |
| 2009 | 71 | #2,600 | — | — |
| 2008 | 114 | #1,871 | — | — |
| 2007 | 102 | #2,009 | — | — |
| 2006 | 83 | #2,293 | — | — |
| 2005 | 110 | #1,784 | — | — |
| 2004 | 119 | #1,633 | — | — |
| 2003 | 123 | #1,568 | — | — |
| 2002 | 130 | #1,472 | — | — |
| 2001 | 116 | #1,596 | — | — |
| 2000 | 119 | #1,531 | — | — |
| 1995 | 160 | #1,110 | — | — |
| 1990 | 195 | #965 | — | — |
| 1985 | 87 | #1,441 | — | — |
| 1980 | 86 | #1,425 | — | — |
| 1975 | 53 | #1,760 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jesenia in 2025?
Jesenia ranked #7,284 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jesenia?
4,770 babies have been named Jesenia in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jesenia most popular?
Jesenia peaked in 1990, when 195 newborns received the name.
Is Jesenia a boy or girl name?
Jesenia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jesenia rising or falling?
Jesenia is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.