Yessenia
Every Yessenia since 1971 — 7,466 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yessenia
Yessenia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,536 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 7,466 American babies have been named Yessenia. Its peak came in 1990, when 337 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 Yessenia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yessenia 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 | 18 | #6,536 | — | — |
| 2024 | 32 | #4,470 | — | — |
| 2023 | 32 | #4,451 | — | — |
| 2022 | 32 | #4,464 | — | — |
| 2021 | 37 | #4,009 | — | — |
| 2020 | 34 | #4,164 | — | — |
| 2019 | 40 | #3,786 | — | — |
| 2018 | 37 | #4,000 | — | — |
| 2017 | 48 | #3,343 | — | — |
| 2016 | 54 | #3,098 | — | — |
| 2015 | 61 | #2,888 | — | — |
| 2014 | 71 | #2,534 | — | — |
| 2013 | 71 | #2,532 | — | — |
| 2012 | 83 | #2,285 | — | — |
| 2011 | 103 | #1,942 | — | — |
| 2010 | 133 | #1,628 | — | — |
| 2009 | 136 | #1,649 | — | — |
| 2008 | 157 | #1,494 | — | — |
| 2007 | 193 | #1,276 | — | — |
| 2006 | 192 | #1,256 | — | — |
| 2005 | 225 | #1,065 | — | — |
| 2004 | 239 | #992 | — | — |
| 2003 | 231 | #1,002 | — | — |
| 2002 | 243 | #922 | — | — |
| 2001 | 253 | #899 | — | — |
| 2000 | 217 | #980 | — | — |
| 1995 | 280 | #733 | — | — |
| 1990 | 330 | #663 | 7 | #7,171 |
| 1985 | 85 | #1,472 | — | — |
| 1980 | 50 | #2,095 | — | — |
| 1975 | 38 | #2,230 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yessenia in 2025?
Yessenia ranked #6,536 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yessenia?
7,466 babies have been named Yessenia in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yessenia most popular?
Yessenia peaked in 1990, when 337 newborns received the name.
Is Yessenia a boy or girl name?
Yessenia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yessenia rising or falling?
Yessenia is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.