How old is someone named Jessenia?
The average Jessenia is 29 years old.
Half of all living Jessenias are between 21 and 37.
When was Jessenia popular?
Jessenia had one big moment, peaking in 1993. 50% of the babies ever named Jessenia arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
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Show the numbers by decade
| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 318 | 300 |
| 1980s | 1,084 | 1,000 |
| 1990s | 1,876 | 1,800 |
| 2000s | 1,376 | 1,400 |
| 2010s | 605 | 600 |
| 2020s | 169 | 170 |
How many Jessenias are still alive?
About 5,300 Jessenias are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 5,400 babies named Jessenia since 1971.
Nearly every Jessenia ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Jessenia?
About two in five living Jessenias are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Gen X 7%
- Millennial 44%
- Gen Z 40%
- Gen Alpha 9%
Is Jessenia an old name?
Not really. Jessenia is younger than 51 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Jessenia a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Jessenias are women.
Names the same age as Jessenia
NAME TWIN
Jessenia's name twin is Desirae. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Desirae's age curve is the closest match to Jessenia's: 93% alike.
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Questions about the name Jessenia
How old is the average Jessenia?
The average Jessenia in the US is 29 years old. The median is 30, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Jessenia?
About 5,300 Jessenias are alive in the US today, out of roughly 5,400 babies given the name since 1971.
When was the name Jessenia most popular?
In 1993, when about 220 baby girls were named Jessenia.
Is Jessenia a Millennial name?
Partly. Millennials are the largest group, about 44% of living Jessenias, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this