Girls name · South Carolina
Jessica in South Carolina
Jessica was the 492nd most popular girls name in South Carolina in 2025, with 10 babies named Jessica that year. Since 1949, South Carolina families have named 12,900 babies Jessica.
Popularity over time
Jessica in South Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 8 | 387th |
| 1966 | 11 | 312th |
| 1976 | 130 | 23rd |
| 1986 | 795 | 2nd |
| 1995 | 342 | 3rd |
| 2005 | 82 | 41st |
| 2015 | 15 | 303rd |
| 2025 | 10 | 492nd |
Its rank among girls names in South Carolina fell from 387th in 1949 to 492nd in 2025.
The most babies named Jessica in South Carolina in a single year was 836, in 1987. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 1988.
Across the country, Jessica reached its best rank of #1 in California (1985). See Jessica in every state →
How popular is Jessica in South Carolina?
Jessica was the 492nd most popular girls name in South Carolina in 2025, with 10 babies named Jessica that year. Since 1949, South Carolina families have named 12,900 babies Jessica.
How many babies are named Jessica in South Carolina?
In 2025, 10 babies were named Jessica in South Carolina. The most babies named Jessica in South Carolina in a single year was 836, in 1987.
What is the rank of Jessica in South Carolina?
Jessica ranked 492nd among girls names in South Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 1988.
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.