How old is Jessica?

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Someone said that they think Jessica is an old lady name but to me it is quite timeless/maybe more popular with people aged 20-40. If you saw the name Jessica written down how old would you expect her to be. Would you be surprised if a baby was called Jessica now/do you know any children called it?

I know an 18 month old Jessica.

Yes I know children of all ages called Jessica, plus people my age (40s) and younger.

I’d say aged 21-30 because I don’t know any children with that name

Ps nobody I know my mum's age (70s) is called this although my Gran had a friend called Jess.

I know of a 2 year old and a 21 year old, And Jessica Fletcher.

I have a Jessica and i still love the name.

Well Angela Lansbury who played Jessica Fletcher is 96. I can't recall ever having met one. But I think it's lovely

I know a 9 month old Jessica in my NCT group plus my brother’s 29 year old girlfriend is Jessica

Dd1 has 2 Jessica's in her class, she's 12. I also know one who's about 7, one in her 30s and a few my age, mid-40s. So I would say timeless.

I know one who is 60, 1 who is 20, once who is 16 and one who is 11

Jessica Ennis Hill

Jesy Nelson formerly of Little Mix is a Jessica

It's not at all popular with old ladies, so I can only imagine the person who said that was thinking of Murder She Wrote.

You're right that Jessica is unlikely to be over 40. I'd imagine a young woman in her 20s, but it's still quite popular for babies.

Jessie is an older name, as it is the traditional Scottish nickname for Jean, and has been used independently. A lot of people will have a Jessie way back on their family tree, but almost nobody will have a Jessica.

I know of a 2 yr old Jessica by the way. I was very mildly surprised that it was the child's name rather than the mum's name (it was in a toddler group context so when Jessica was mentioned it wasn't immediately clear whether a child or adult was being referred to), but only because so many of the children's names I hear are so strongly linked to the under 5s. It's refreshing to hear something that isn't.

About 40

Jessica is not timeless to me. I definitely think late 80’s/90’s babies, so she is 25-35. Of course it’s classic enough that is it’s always is moderate use, I just associate it more heavily with that time period. Like Hannah, Abigail, Emily…

She is about 40 now. Not sure whether she is still size 10, with blonde hair and a gold lavaliere (whatever that is) around her neck. But I bet she still lives near the beach.

I’ve come across two who would be early primary school age now. I think it really suits a child and the nickname Jess/Jessie is cute. Never met any adult Jessicas.

It was popular in the UK in the 90s and 00s, so she’s probably aged 12-32, with a few older and younger.

@Doubleraspberry

She is about 40 now. Not sure whether she is still size 10, with blonde hair and a gold lavaliere (whatever that is) around her neck. But I bet she still lives near the beach.

I think that one's a lot older than 40 by now!

I know one that's 37 and one that's 23

My peers’ age - around forties now. But I also know a mid teen whose name is Jessica. It’s a fairly classic name IMO.

I know ones ranging from about 10 to early 40's. Can't think of any in their teens but definitely some in their 20's.

Ita lovely name. Classic and suits all ages.

Mine is 13

15-30.