Jesscia
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "wealthy" or "foresight".
Name Census estimates that about 363 living Americans carry the first name Jesscia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jesscia today is around 39 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jesscia births was 1987 (32 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jesscia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
363
~ 1 in 944,227 Americans
Peak year
1987
32 babies that year
Average age
39
years old
2003 SSA rank
#16,887
Tracked since 1974
Popularity
Jesscia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jesscia from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 227 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jesscia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jesscia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jesscias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. California, New York, New Jersey recorded the most babies named Jesscia, while Texas, New Jersey, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 16 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jesscia
The name Jesscia is a feminine given name with roots in the Hebrew language. It is derived from the Hebrew name Yishai, which means "gift" or "present". The name gained popularity during the biblical era and was associated with the Hebrew people of ancient Israel.
In the Old Testament of the Bible, Yishai was the father of King David, the celebrated ruler of the United Kingdom of Israel and Judah. This association with a prominent biblical figure likely contributed to the enduring use of the name throughout history.
The earliest recorded use of the name Jesscia can be traced back to the 5th century BC. It was found inscribed on ancient Hebrew artifacts and documents from that period. Over time, the name underwent various spelling variations, such as Jessiah, Jessya, and Jesscia, as it spread across different regions and languages.
One of the notable historical figures bearing the name Jesscia was Jesscia ben Joseph (c. 350 BC - c. 270 BC), a Jewish scholar and philosopher from ancient Alexandria. He is credited with contributing to the development of Hellenistic Judaism and influencing the philosophical works of Philo of Alexandria.
During the Middle Ages, the name Jesscia gained popularity among Christian communities in Europe. Saint Jesscia of Armentières (c. 1200 - c. 1270) was a Flemish mystic and religious leader who played a significant role in the promotion of the Beguine movement, a lay religious movement for women in the Low Countries.
In the Renaissance period, Jesscia Camilleri (1547 - 1617) was a Maltese artist and painter known for her contributions to the Baroque style of painting. Her work adorned several churches and palaces across Malta and Italy.
Another notable figure was Jesscia Mylne (1585 - 1644), a Scottish writer and poet who was part of the Castalian Band, a group of female poets active in the early 17th century. Her works explored themes of love, nature, and religion, reflecting the literary traditions of the time.
In the 19th century, Jesscia Rankin (1828 - 1909) was an American physician and activist who advocated for women's rights and health. She was one of the first female physicians in the United States and played a pivotal role in the establishment of women's medical colleges and hospitals.
People
Jesscia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jesscia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jesscia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jesscia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 363 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jesscia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 944,227 US residents.
Is Jesscia a common name?
We classify Jesscia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 383 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jesscia most popular?
The single biggest year for Jesscia was 1987, when 32 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jesscia is about 39 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jesscia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jesscia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.