Girls name · Iowa
Jessica in Iowa
Jessica was the 477th most popular girls name in Iowa in 2024, with 7 babies named Jessica that year. Since 1951, Iowa families have named 11,990 babies Jessica.
Popularity over time
Jessica in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 6 | 408th |
| 1968 | 11 | 278th |
| 1976 | 354 | 7th |
| 1985 | 531 | 3rd |
| 1993 | 325 | 2nd |
| 2002 | 94 | 28th |
| 2010 | 21 | 166th |
| 2024 | 7 | 477th |
Its rank among girls names in Iowa fell from 408th in 1951 to 477th in 2024.
The most babies named Jessica in Iowa in a single year was 678, in 1981. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1981.
Across the country, Jessica reached its best rank of #1 in California (1985). See Jessica in every state →
How popular is Jessica in Iowa?
Jessica was the 477th most popular girls name in Iowa in 2024, with 7 babies named Jessica that year. Since 1951, Iowa families have named 11,990 babies Jessica.
How many babies are named Jessica in Iowa?
In 2024, 7 babies were named Jessica in Iowa. The most babies named Jessica in Iowa in a single year was 678, in 1981.
What is the rank of Jessica in Iowa?
Jessica ranked 477th among girls names in Iowa in 2024. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1981.
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.