Will my child share the name Jessica with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 360 UK babies named Jessica per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Jessica in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Jessica becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Jessica is declining: down 102 places since 2020, to #139 in 2025. It peaked at #1 in 2005.

Is Jessica popular in the US as well as the UK?

Jessica is more popular in the UK (#95) than in the US (#574). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Who are some famous people named Jessica?

Notable people named Jessica include: Jessica Henwick — Jessica Henwick ( HEN-ik) is an English actress, writer and director.; Jessica Livingston — Jessica Livingston is an American investor, writer, and podcaster.; Jessica Sims — Jessica "Jess" Sims is an American fitness instructor and sports reporter from Peabody, Massachusetts, USA..

Is Jessica a popular baby name in the United States?

Jessica ranks #574 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.

👧 Girl's name 📊 Moderately Common UK #139

Jessica

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Jessica sits comfortably in the UK charts at #139 in 2025 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.

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UK Rank 2025

#139

US Rank #665

About the Name Jessica

Jessica is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 58 places over five years. Its high point was #1 in 2005, and it now sits at #95. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has spent 29 of the last 30 years inside the UK top 100 — a mark of enduring mainstream appeal.

Jessica is fairly common in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Jessica in their class.

In the US it sits at #574 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.

⭐ Famous People Named Jessica

Jessica Henwick — Jessica Henwick ( HEN-ik) is an English actress, writer and director.
Jessica Livingston — Jessica Livingston is an American investor, writer, and podcaster.
Jessica Sims — Jessica "Jess" Sims is an American fitness instructor and sports reporter from Peabody, Massachusetts, USA.

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