Jessa
20th-century coinage from Jessie + feminine suffix -a; compare Jenna from Jenny.
Every Jessa since 1918 — 6,467 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jessa
Jessa is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,225 in 2025 with 83 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1918, 6,467 American babies have been named Jessa. Its peak came in 2015, when 572 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Jessa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jessa 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 | 83 | #2,225 | — | — |
| 2024 | 96 | #2,035 | — | — |
| 2023 | 99 | #1,991 | — | — |
| 2022 | 122 | #1,713 | — | — |
| 2021 | 179 | #1,286 | — | — |
| 2020 | 167 | #1,325 | — | — |
| 2019 | 187 | #1,248 | — | — |
| 2018 | 242 | #1,059 | — | — |
| 2017 | 314 | #872 | — | — |
| 2016 | 433 | #676 | — | — |
| 2015 | 572 | #545 | — | — |
| 2014 | 332 | #835 | — | — |
| 2013 | 208 | #1,157 | — | — |
| 2012 | 255 | #989 | — | — |
| 2011 | 222 | #1,113 | — | — |
| 2010 | 242 | #1,033 | — | — |
| 2009 | 196 | #1,255 | — | — |
| 2008 | 124 | #1,780 | — | — |
| 2007 | 145 | #1,566 | — | — |
| 2006 | 138 | #1,569 | — | — |
| 2005 | 90 | #2,079 | — | — |
| 2004 | 116 | #1,672 | — | — |
| 2003 | 92 | #1,977 | — | — |
| 2002 | 78 | #2,152 | — | — |
| 2001 | 98 | #1,810 | — | — |
| 2000 | 91 | #1,875 | — | — |
| 1995 | 103 | #1,516 | — | — |
| 1990 | 85 | #1,724 | — | — |
| 1985 | 45 | #2,264 | — | — |
| 1980 | 39 | #2,454 | — | — |
| 1975 | 9 | #6,152 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jessa mean?
20th-century coinage from Jessie + feminine suffix -a; compare Jenna from Jenny.
How popular is the name Jessa in 2025?
Jessa ranked #2,225 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 83 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jessa?
6,467 babies have been named Jessa in the United States since 1918, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jessa most popular?
Jessa peaked in 2015, when 572 newborns received the name.
Is Jessa a boy or girl name?
Jessa is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jessa rising or falling?
Jessa is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.