How old is someone named Yesenia?
The average Yesenia is 32 years old.
Half of all living Yesenias are between 25 and 38.
When was Yesenia popular?
Yesenia rose fast and peaked in 1987, then faded almost as fast. 56% of all Yesenias were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 51 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 4,169 | 3,900 |
| 1980s | 8,384 | 8,100 |
| 1990s | 15,295 | 15,000 |
| 2000s | 8,917 | 8,800 |
| 2010s | 2,216 | 2,200 |
| 2020s | 749 | 740 |
How many Yesenias are still alive?
About 39,000 Yesenias are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 40,000 babies named Yesenia since 1966.
Nearly every Yesenia ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Yesenia?
About half of living Yesenias are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Gen X 12%
- Millennial 49%
- Gen Z 35%
- Gen Alpha 5%
Is Yesenia an old name?
Somewhat. Yesenia is older than 54 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Yesenia will be 57 in 2056, so the name is aging fast.
Is Yesenia a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.2% of living Yesenias are women.
Names the same age as Yesenia
NAME TWIN
Yesenia's name twin is Angelica. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Angelica's age curve is the closest match to Yesenia's: 89% alike.
Other spellings: Yessenia (29)
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Questions about the name Yesenia
How old is the average Yesenia?
The average Yesenia in the US is 32 years old. The median is 32, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Yesenia?
About 39,000 Yesenias are alive in the US today, out of roughly 40,000 babies given the name since 1966.
When was the name Yesenia most popular?
In 1987, when about 2,000 baby girls were named Yesenia.
Is Yesenia a Millennial name?
Partly. Millennials are the largest group, about 49% of living Yesenias, 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