Total births
1,467
Girls' name · since 1902
Jesusita
Jesusita has 1,467 recorded births since 1902 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1930 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,467
- total births
- 1902–2008
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 18%
- born in that decade
Jesusita sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,467 recorded since 1902.
Social Security Administration records show Jesusita recorded 1,467 times among girls since 1902, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1902 to 2008.
- 1,467 total births
- 1902–2008 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 18% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,467 girls have been named Jesusita since 1902, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2008.
- 1,467
- total births
- 1902–2008
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 18%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
18% of everyone ever named Jesusita was born in this single decade.
1930
Single peak year
34 babies were named Jesusita in 1930 - its busiest year on record.
Jesusita's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Jesusita's full recorded timeline at 1952, 41% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 59% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1902, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1930 peak of 34 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Jesusita at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1930
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1902
Jesusita popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1902–2008
- Peak year (1930)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 107 years of records
Jesusita by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Jesusita's strongest decade.
261 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 18% of all-time use.
Jesusita births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 22
1900s
22 births
- 1910s
1910s
114 births
- 1920s
1920s
261 births
- 1930s
1930s
194 births
- 1940s
1940s
235 births
- 1950s
1950s
187 births
- 1960s
1960s
167 births
- 1970s
1970s
121 births
- 1980s
1980s
114 births
- 1990s 37
1990s
37 births
- 2000s 15
2000s
15 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 261 births (18% of all-time use).
How Jesusita 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 Jesusita's total volume
Jesusita vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Jesusita by state
Where Jesusita concentrates geographically, total births since 1902
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 835 | 56.9% |
| #2 | California | | 48 | 3.3% |
| #3 | New Mexico | | 24 | 1.6% |
| #4 | Arizona | | 10 | 0.7% |
Texas share of Jesusita's total US births 56.9%
Even split
835 of 1,467 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jesusita? ▼
1,467 babies have been named Jesusita since 1902. It was last recorded in 2008. The peak year was 1930 with 34 births.
When was Jesusita most popular? ▼
Jesusita was most popular in the 1920s decade with 261 total births. The single peak year was 1930.
Where is Jesusita most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jesusita are Texas (835 births), California (48 births), New Mexico (24 births).
How long has the name Jesusita been used? ▼
Jesusita has been recorded in Social Security data since 1902, spanning 107 years of data through 2008.
What names are similar to Jesusita? ▼
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 Jesusita's data
- Jesusita's decade-level peak was the 1920s (261 total births); usage has since declined to 15 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Jesusitas (835 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Jesusita
Nearby Names Like Jesusita
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jesusita
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Jessie Girl
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Jesse Girl
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Jessi Girl
#3247 6,553 births
Jessa Girl
#2033 6,462 births
Compare Jesusita side by side: Jesusita vs Jessica Jesusita vs Jessie Jesusita vs Jesse
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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, 1902–2008 (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. "Jesusita: Baby Name Since 1902 - 1,467 Births, Peak 1930." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jesusita. 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 Jesusita 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.