Girls name · Illinois
Jessica in Illinois
Jessica was the 827th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 11 babies named Jessica that year. Since 1912, Illinois families have named 46,670 babies Jessica.
Popularity over time
Jessica in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 8 | 341st |
| 1952 | 24 | 355th |
| 1964 | 54 | 274th |
| 1976 | 725 | 14th |
| 1989 | 2,029 | 2nd |
| 2001 | 787 | 3rd |
| 2013 | 102 | 125th |
| 2025 | 11 | 827th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois fell from 341st in 1912 to 827th in 2025.
The most babies named Jessica in Illinois in a single year was 2,443, in 1987. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 1986.
Across the country, Jessica reached its best rank of #1 in California (1985). See Jessica in every state →
How popular is Jessica in Illinois?
Jessica was the 827th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 11 babies named Jessica that year. Since 1912, Illinois families have named 46,670 babies Jessica.
How many babies are named Jessica in Illinois?
In 2025, 11 babies were named Jessica in Illinois. The most babies named Jessica in Illinois in a single year was 2,443, in 1987.
What is the rank of Jessica in Illinois?
Jessica ranked 827th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 1986.
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.