Find out how popular the first name Jesica has been for the last 49 years (from 1974 to 2022) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jesica by gender

Based on the last 49 years of data, Jesica is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2022, there were 13 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Jesica.

The history of the first name Jesica

The name Jesica has its origins in the Hebrew language and is a feminine form of the male name Jesse or Yishai. Jesse was an important figure in the Hebrew Bible, as he was the father of the famous King David. The name Jesse means "gift" or "present" in Hebrew.

In the Bible, Jesse is first mentioned in the Book of Ruth as the son of Obed and the grandson of Boaz and Ruth. He lived in Bethlehem and was described as a respected and wealthy man. The name Jesica is believed to have emerged as a variant of Jesse, likely influenced by the Spanish and Italian languages.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Jesica can be found in the 13th century, when a woman named Jesica de Pisa was mentioned in Italian historical records from the city of Pisa. She was a noblewoman who lived during the medieval period.

In the 16th century, a famous Spanish writer and poet named Jesica Gonzalez de Mendoza was born in Valladolid, Spain, around the year 1519. She was known for her poetry and writings on religious themes.

During the 17th century, a woman named Jesica Duarte was a prominent figure in the history of Brazil. She was born in 1619 and was one of the leaders of a group of women who fought against the Dutch colonizers in the region of Pernambuco.

In the 18th century, Jesica Haworth was a notable English author and playwright. She was born in 1745 and wrote several plays and novels that were popular during her time.

Another notable figure with the name Jesica was Jesica Rankin, an American abolitionist and women's rights activist who lived in the 19th century. She was born in 1808 and was a prominent figure in the anti-slavery movement and the fight for women's suffrage.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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