Girls name · Iowa
Jessica in Iowa
In 2024, 7 babies born in Iowa were named Jessica, making it the #477 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1951, add up to 11,990.
Popularity over time
Jessica in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 6 | #408 |
| 1968 | 11 | #278 |
| 1976 | 354 | #7 |
| 1985 | 531 | #3 |
| 1993 | 325 | #2 |
| 2002 | 94 | #28 |
| 2010 | 21 | #166 |
| 2024 | 7 | #477 |
Iowa had the most Jessica births in 1981, with 678. Jessica's highest rank in Iowa was #2, set in 1981.
Rank swung between #2 (1981) and #477 (2024) in Iowa, from #408 in 1951 to #477 in 2024.
Nationally, Jessica's strongest state was California, where it hit #1 in 1985. See Jessica in every state →
How popular is Jessica in Iowa?
In 2024, 7 babies born in Iowa were named Jessica, making it the #477 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1951, add up to 11,990.
How many babies are named Jessica in Iowa?
In 2024, 7 babies born in Iowa were named Jessica.
What is the rank of Jessica in Iowa?
Jessica's 2024 rank among girls names in Iowa was #477.
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.