Girls name · Pennsylvania
Jessica in Pennsylvania
Jessica was the 705th most popular girls name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 14 babies named Jessica that year. Since 1915, Pennsylvania families have named 45,522 babies Jessica.
Popularity over time
Jessica in Pennsylvania, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5 | 646th |
| 1945 | 9 | 511th |
| 1959 | 27 | 400th |
| 1972 | 327 | 49th |
| 1985 | 2,047 | 2nd |
| 1998 | 669 | 11th |
| 2012 | 86 | 137th |
| 2025 | 14 | 705th |
Its rank among girls names in Pennsylvania fell from 646th in 1915 to 705th in 2025.
The most babies named Jessica in Pennsylvania in a single year was 2,340, in 1986. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1980.
Across the country, Jessica reached its best rank of #1 in California (1985). See Jessica in every state →
How popular is Jessica in Pennsylvania?
Jessica was the 705th most popular girls name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 14 babies named Jessica that year. Since 1915, Pennsylvania families have named 45,522 babies Jessica.
How many babies are named Jessica in Pennsylvania?
In 2025, 14 babies were named Jessica in Pennsylvania. The most babies named Jessica in Pennsylvania in a single year was 2,340, in 1986.
What is the rank of Jessica in Pennsylvania?
Jessica ranked 705th among girls names in Pennsylvania in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1980.
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.