Girls name · California
Jessica in California
Jessica was the 484th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 70 babies named Jessica that year. Since 1937, California families have named 136,185 babies Jessica.
Popularity over time
Jessica in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 5 | 652nd |
| 1950 | 37 | 354th |
| 1962 | 120 | 260th |
| 1975 | 1,299 | 14th |
| 1987 | 6,848 | 1st |
| 2000 | 2,485 | 4th |
| 2012 | 482 | 81st |
| 2025 | 70 | 484th |
Its rank among girls names in California climbed from 652nd in 1937 to 484th in 2025.
The most babies named Jessica in California in a single year was 6,952, in 1991. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 1985.
Across the country, Jessica reached its best rank of #1 in California (1985). See Jessica in every state →
How popular is Jessica in California?
Jessica was the 484th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 70 babies named Jessica that year. Since 1937, California families have named 136,185 babies Jessica.
How many babies are named Jessica in California?
In 2025, 70 babies were named Jessica in California. The most babies named Jessica in California in a single year was 6,952, in 1991.
What is the rank of Jessica in California?
Jessica ranked 484th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 1985.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.