Total births
1,275
Girls' name · since 1970
Jesika
Since 1970, U.S. Social Security records show 1,275 babies named Jesika, peaking in 1991. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,275
- total births
- 1970–2018
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
1,275 girls have been named Jesika since 1970, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jesika has been recorded 1,275 times among girls since 1970, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1970 to 2018.
- 1,275 total births
- 1970–2018 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 40% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,275 girls have been named Jesika since 1970, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2018.
- 1,275
- total births
- 1970–2018
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Jesika was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
84 babies were named Jesika in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Jesika's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Jesika's full recorded timeline at 1995, 37% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 63% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1970, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1991 peak of 84 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Jesika at a glance
Last recorded 2018Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1970
Jesika popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–2018
- Peak year (1991)
- 84
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Jesika by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Jesika's strongest decade.
516 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Jesika births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 85
1970s
85 births
- 1980s
1980s
397 births
- 1990s
1990s
516 births
- 2000s
2000s
221 births
- 2010s 56
2010s
56 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 516 births (40% of all-time use).
How Jesika compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Jesika's total volume
Jesika vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Jesika by state
Where Jesika concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 151 | 11.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 78 | 6.1% |
| #3 | Florida | | 24 | 1.9% |
| #4 | New York | | 15 | 1.2% |
| #5 | Indiana | | 13 | 1.0% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 7 | 0.5% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Jesika's total US births 11.8%
Even split
151 of 1,275 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jesika? ▼
1,275 babies have been named Jesika since 1970. It was last recorded in 2018. The peak year was 1991 with 84 births.
When was Jesika most popular? ▼
Jesika was most popular in the 1990s decade with 516 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Jesika most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jesika are California (151 births), Texas (78 births), Florida (24 births).
How long has the name Jesika been used? ▼
Records for Jesika go back to 1970, giving 49 years of history through 2018.
What names are similar to Jesika? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jessica, Jessie, Jesse, Jessi, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Jesika's data
- Jesika's decade-level peak was the 1990s (516 total births); usage has since declined to 56 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Jesikas (151 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jesika
Nearby Names Like Jesika
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jesika
Jessica Girl
#575 1,050,729 births
Jessie Girl
#807 170,036 births
Jesse Girl
#2466 12,492 births
Jessi Girl
#3247 6,553 births
Jessa Girl
#2033 6,462 births
Compare Jesika side by side: Jesika vs Jessica Jesika vs Jessie Jesika vs Jesse
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1970–2018 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jesika: Baby Name Since 1970 - 1,275 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jesika. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jesika draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.