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How Many People Are Named Yesenia?
Estimated people named Yesenia living in the U.S. today
38,318
Gender distribution
1% male · 99% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 39,673
- Peak year: 1987 (2,044 births)
- Estimated living today: 38,318
Yesenia by age group — who carries the name today?
Yesenia popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Yesenia
Yesenia has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 39,673 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 38,318 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 8,920 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Yesenias you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Yesenia in the US?
An estimated 38,318 people named Yesenia are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Yesenia rare — about 1 in 8,920 Americans.
Is Yesenia a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Yesenia is 1% male and 99% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Yesenia most popular?
Yesenia peaked in 1987, when 2,044 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Yesenia?
Yesenia ranks #1,071 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 46 out of 100 (higher means rarer).