Jessicah
A feminine form of the Hebrew name Jessica, meaning "wealthy".
Name Census estimates that about 281 living Americans carry the first name Jessicah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jessicah today is around 37 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jessicah births was 1992 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jessicah. 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
281
~ 1 in 1,219,766 Americans
Peak year
1992
21 babies that year
Average age
37
years old
2004 SSA rank
#14,970
Tracked since 1975
Popularity
Jessicah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jessicah 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 117 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
Jessicah 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 Jessicah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jessicah
The name Jessicah is a variant spelling of the more common Jessica, which has its origins in the Hebrew name Yiskah, meaning "foresight" or "to behold." The name gained popularity during the Renaissance period in Europe and became fashionable among English speakers in the 16th century.
Jessicah's roots can be traced back to the biblical character Yiskah, who was the daughter of Job in the Old Testament. The name Yiskah is mentioned in the Book of Job, one of the earliest texts in the Hebrew Bible, believed to have been written around the 6th century BCE.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jessicah can be found in the 16th century, when it was used as a variant spelling of Jessica by the English dramatist and poet William Shakespeare. In his play "The Merchant of Venice," written around 1596-1597, Shakespeare introduced a character named Jessica, the daughter of the Jewish moneylender Shylock.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jessicah or its variant spellings. One such person was Jessicah Kip (1605-1654), an English Quaker missionary who traveled to the Netherlands and was known for her religious writings and activism.
In the realm of literature, Jessicah Eburne (1745-1819) was an English poet and novelist who published works such as "The Sylph" and "The Banished Man." Her writings often explored themes of romance and social commentary.
Moving into the 19th century, Jessicah Harding (1819-1891) was an American educator and writer who advocated for women's education and authored books on history and geography.
In the world of music, Jessicah Lofthouse (1829-1881) was an English opera singer and contralto who performed in various operas and concerts throughout Europe.
Another notable figure was Jessicah Weir (1861-1943), a Scottish suffragette and activist who campaigned for women's rights and played a significant role in the women's suffrage movement in Scotland.
These examples demonstrate the rich history and diversity of individuals who have borne the name Jessicah throughout various eras and cultures, showcasing its enduring appeal and significance across different fields and regions.
People
Jessicah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jessicah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Jessicah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jessicah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 281 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jessicah 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 1,219,766 US residents.
Is Jessicah a common name?
We classify Jessicah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 295 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jessicah most popular?
The single biggest year for Jessicah was 1992, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jessicah is about 37 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jessicah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jessicah 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.