Girls name · North Carolina
Jessica in North Carolina
Jessica was the 707th most popular girls name in North Carolina in 2025, with 14 babies named Jessica that year. Since 1924, North Carolina families have named 26,741 babies Jessica.
Popularity over time
Jessica in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1924 | 5 | 598th |
| 1957 | 17 | 366th |
| 1969 | 35 | 211th |
| 1980 | 684 | 5th |
| 1991 | 1,233 | 3rd |
| 2002 | 339 | 16th |
| 2014 | 43 | 233rd |
| 2025 | 14 | 707th |
Its rank among girls names in North Carolina fell from 598th in 1924 to 707th in 2025.
The most babies named Jessica in North Carolina in a single year was 1,688, in 1987. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1982.
Across the country, Jessica reached its best rank of #1 in California (1985). See Jessica in every state →
How popular is Jessica in North Carolina?
Jessica was the 707th most popular girls name in North Carolina in 2025, with 14 babies named Jessica that year. Since 1924, North Carolina families have named 26,741 babies Jessica.
How many babies are named Jessica in North Carolina?
In 2025, 14 babies were named Jessica in North Carolina. The most babies named Jessica in North Carolina in a single year was 1,688, in 1987.
What is the rank of Jessica in North Carolina?
Jessica ranked 707th among girls names in North Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1982.
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.