Yescenia
Of Spanish origin, meaning either "industrious" or "derived from the name Crescentia".
Name Census estimates that about 15 living Americans carry the first name Yescenia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Yescenia today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yescenia births was 1988 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yescenia. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Yescenia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
15
~ 1 in 22,850,289 Americans
Peak year
1988
5 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2002 SSA rank
#18,029
Tracked since 1988
Popularity
Yescenia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yescenia from the 1980s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 10 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yescenia 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 Yescenia 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 Yescenia
The name Yescenia is a feminine given name of Spanish origin, derived from the biblical name Jessenia, which itself is a variant of the Hebrew name Yishai or Jesse. The name Yishai is believed to have originated from the Hebrew word "Jesse," meaning "gift" or "present."
In the Old Testament, Jesse was the father of David, the celebrated king of Israel. The name Jesse is first mentioned in the Book of Ruth and later appears in the Books of Samuel, Chronicles, and Isaiah. As such, the name Yescenia carries a rich biblical and historical significance.
The earliest recorded use of the name Yescenia can be traced back to Spain, where it was likely introduced by Sephardic Jews who had adopted the name from its Hebrew roots. Over time, the name spread to other Spanish-speaking regions, including Latin America, where it gained popularity.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Yescenia. One of the earliest recorded figures was Yescenia de la Cruz (c. 1590-1630), a Spanish mystic and religious writer who lived during the Golden Age of Spanish literature. Another notable Yescenia was Yescenia Berdión (1843-1912), a Cuban poet and activist who campaigned for women's rights and the abolition of slavery.
In the 20th century, Yescenia Mendoza (1924-2001) was a prominent Mexican actress and singer who appeared in numerous films and television shows. Yescenia Herrera (born 1979) is a Colombian-American singer and songwriter known for her work in the Latin pop and reggaeton genres.
More recently, Yescenia Patria (born 1985) is a Venezuelan model and actress who has graced the covers of various fashion magazines and appeared in several television shows and films. These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have borne the name Yescenia.
People
Yescenia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yescenia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Yescenia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yescenia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 15 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yescenia 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 22,850,289 US residents.
Is Yescenia a common name?
We classify Yescenia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 35.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 15 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yescenia most popular?
The single biggest year for Yescenia was 1988, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yescenia is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Yescenia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yescenia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yescenia 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.
Is Yescenia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yescenia in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Yescenia can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Yescenia?
You can see how many people share the name Yescenia on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.