Jessenia
Every Jessenia since 1971 — 5,428 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jessenia
Jessenia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,809 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 5,428 American babies have been named Jessenia. Its peak came in 1993, when 219 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 Jessenia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jessenia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | #5,809 |
| 2024 | 21 | #5,872 |
| 2023 | 35 | #4,148 |
| 2022 | 31 | #4,524 |
| 2021 | 24 | #5,312 |
| 2020 | 37 | #3,868 |
| 2019 | 29 | #4,707 |
| 2018 | 55 | #2,978 |
| 2017 | 41 | #3,733 |
| 2016 | 49 | #3,303 |
| 2015 | 35 | #4,183 |
| 2014 | 56 | #3,022 |
| 2013 | 68 | #2,614 |
| 2012 | 89 | #2,138 |
| 2011 | 82 | #2,284 |
| 2010 | 101 | #1,984 |
| 2009 | 120 | #1,799 |
| 2008 | 101 | #2,046 |
| 2007 | 136 | #1,640 |
| 2006 | 136 | #1,584 |
| 2005 | 144 | #1,469 |
| 2004 | 137 | #1,475 |
| 2003 | 136 | #1,448 |
| 2002 | 142 | #1,365 |
| 2001 | 170 | #1,201 |
| 2000 | 154 | #1,268 |
| 1995 | 159 | #1,116 |
| 1990 | 213 | #901 |
| 1985 | 108 | #1,259 |
| 1980 | 72 | #1,616 |
| 1975 | 37 | #2,251 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jessenia in 2025?
Jessenia ranked #5,809 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jessenia?
5,428 babies have been named Jessenia in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jessenia most popular?
Jessenia peaked in 1993, when 219 newborns received the name.
Is Jessenia a boy or girl name?
Jessenia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jessenia rising or falling?
Jessenia is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.