Girls name · New Jersey
Jessica in New Jersey
Jessica was the 686th most popular girls name in New Jersey in 2025, with 11 babies named Jessica that year. Since 1922, New Jersey families have named 32,343 babies Jessica.
Popularity over time
Jessica in New Jersey, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1922 | 6 | 336th |
| 1953 | 11 | 379th |
| 1965 | 52 | 191st |
| 1977 | 754 | 3rd |
| 1989 | 1,420 | 1st |
| 2001 | 510 | 7th |
| 2013 | 64 | 130th |
| 2025 | 11 | 686th |
Its rank among girls names in New Jersey fell from 336th in 1922 to 686th in 2025.
The most babies named Jessica in New Jersey in a single year was 1,631, in 1987. 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 New Jersey?
Jessica was the 686th most popular girls name in New Jersey in 2025, with 11 babies named Jessica that year. Since 1922, New Jersey families have named 32,343 babies Jessica.
How many babies are named Jessica in New Jersey?
In 2025, 11 babies were named Jessica in New Jersey. The most babies named Jessica in New Jersey in a single year was 1,631, in 1987.
What is the rank of Jessica in New Jersey?
Jessica ranked 686th among girls names in New Jersey 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.