Jessica sits comfortably in the UK charts at #95 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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UK Rank 2024
#95
US Rank #574
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 29 years inside the UK top 100 — a mark of enduring mainstream appeal.
Jessica is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #574 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Jessica
Unlikely. With around 483 UK babies named Jessica per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Jessica in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Jessica has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 58 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1 in 2005. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
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.
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..
Jessica ranks #574 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
483
UK babies named Jessica (2024)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.2
In a school of 600
↓ 58 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Jessica
Likely around 1 other Jessica in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Jessica
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Jessica Henwick ( HEN-ik) is an English actress, writer and director. She began her career in 2010 and may be best known for her roles in Game of Thrones, Iron Fist, Love and Monsters, and The Royal Hotel.
Jessica Livingston is an American investor, writer, and podcaster. She is best known for being a founding partner of the seed stage venture firm Y Combinator.
Jessica Brooke Capshaw is an American actress known for her roles as Jamie Stringer on the ABC legal drama series The Practice, pediatric surgeon Dr. Arizona Robbins on the ABC medical drama Grey's Anatomy and Blythe Hart on the ABC procedural drama 9-1-1: Nashville.
Jessica Caban is an American model, actress, and fashion designer. She was a contestant on Model Latina, where she was crowned the first ever Model Latina champion.
Jessica Rae Springsteen is an American equestrian. The daughter of musicians Bruce Springsteen and Patti Scialfa, she is a show jumping champion rider who has represented the United States Equestrian Team in international competition and won a silver medal in the Team jumping at the 2020 Summer Olympics held in 2021 in Tokyo.