Holding steady.
Popularity of Jesseca since 1970
Babies named Jesseca per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1994, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Jesseca's real moment was 1986.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 229 |
| 1980s | 566 |
| 1990s | 525 |
| 2000s | 163 |
| 2010s | 15 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jesseca is a modern feminine name that emerged as a creative respelling of Jessica. It first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1970 and reached its peak usage in 1986. Although it has never entered the top 1,000 names, the name has maintained a steady presence, particularly throughout the 1980s. Because it is a rare variant, no top states are recorded for Jesseca, and it remains a distinctive choice that echoes the more established Jessica.
Jesseca is a modern coinage that likely blends the popular name Jessica with the fashionable -ca suffix. It first appeared in U.S. records in the 1970s and saw modest use, peaking in 1986. It has never ranked among the top 1,000 names, remaining a rare variant.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jess, Jessi, Jessie
Sibling names for Jesseca
Names that share Jesseca's style, for a brother or sister.
