Holding steady.
Popularity of Tessica since 1970
Babies named Tessica per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 65 |
| 1980s | 123 |
| 1990s | 36 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tessica is a rare modern name that first appeared in the United States in 1970. It reached its peak popularity in 1982, but even then was not common. Since the 1980s its usage has remained stable at very low levels. The name is not ranked in recent years, and there are no top states associated with it. Tessica likely originated as a blend of names like Tess and Jessica, reflecting a broader trend in the 1970s and 1980s of creating names with fashionable suffixes. While its exact meaning is uncertain, it continues to be used occasionally by parents seeking a distinctive name.
Tessica is a modern coinage, likely formed by combining the name Tess, a diminutive of Theresa, with the fashionable -ica suffix, as seen in Jessica or Veronica. It first appeared in the United States in the 1970s, with peak usage in the 1980s, but remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tess
Sibling names for Tessica
Names that share Tessica's style, for a brother or sister.
