Girls name · Virginia
Jessica in Virginia
Jessica was the 679th most popular girls name in Virginia in 2025, with 11 babies named Jessica that year. Since 1942, Virginia families have named 24,475 babies Jessica.
Popularity over time
Jessica in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 5 | 463rd |
| 1957 | 13 | 361st |
| 1969 | 52 | 143rd |
| 1980 | 821 | 3rd |
| 1991 | 1,065 | 2nd |
| 2002 | 301 | 16th |
| 2014 | 56 | 149th |
| 2025 | 11 | 679th |
Its rank among girls names in Virginia fell from 463rd in 1942 to 679th in 2025.
The most babies named Jessica in Virginia in a single year was 1,422, in 1987. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 1984.
Across the country, Jessica reached its best rank of #1 in California (1985). See Jessica in every state →
How popular is Jessica in Virginia?
Jessica was the 679th most popular girls name in Virginia in 2025, with 11 babies named Jessica that year. Since 1942, Virginia families have named 24,475 babies Jessica.
How many babies are named Jessica in Virginia?
In 2025, 11 babies were named Jessica in Virginia. The most babies named Jessica in Virginia in a single year was 1,422, in 1987.
What is the rank of Jessica in Virginia?
Jessica ranked 679th among girls names in Virginia in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 1984.
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.