Jessica Holbert

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jessica Holbert — God beholds
760K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jessica Holbert is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Jessica is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin. Jessica (originally Iessica, also Jesica, Jesika, Jessicah, Jessika, or Jessikah) is a female given name of English origin. The oldest written record of the name with its current spelling is found as the name of the Shakespearean character Jessica, from the play The Merchant of Venice. The name may have been an anglicisation of the biblical Iscah (from Hebrew: יִסְכָּה, romanized: yiskā́), the name of a daughter of Haran briefly mentioned in the Book of Genesis. Iscah was rendered as "Iesca" (Jeska) in the Matthew Bible version available in Shakespeare's day. The surname Holbert: Aaron Holbert (born 1973), American baseball player Al Holbert (1946–1988), American racing driver Bruce Holbert (born 1959), American writer Chris Holbert (born 1961), American politician Darius Holbert (born 1974), American musician Jerry Holbert (1958–2022), American cartoonist Henry Holbert (1927–1995), American football coach Ray Holbert (born 1970), American baseball player William Dathan Holbert (born 1979), American murderer Jessica is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 760K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Jessica reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Jessica

Meaning: God beholds

Hebrew

Jessica (originally Iessica, also Jesica, Jesika, Jessicah, Jessika, or Jessikah) is a female given name of English origin. The oldest written record of the name with its current spelling is found as the name of the Shakespearean character Jessica, from the play The Merchant of Venice. The name may have been an anglicisation of the biblical Iscah (from Hebrew: יִסְכָּה, romanized: yiskā́), the name of a daughter of Haran briefly mentioned in the Book of Genesis. Iscah was rendered as "Iesca" (Jeska) in the Matthew Bible version available in Shakespeare's day.

Surname: Holbert

English

Aaron Holbert (born 1973), American baseball player Al Holbert (1946–1988), American racing driver Bruce Holbert (born 1959), American writer Chris Holbert (born 1961), American politician Darius Holbert (born 1974), American musician Jerry Holbert (1958–2022), American cartoonist Henry Holbert (1927–1995), American football coach Ray Holbert (born 1970), American baseball player William Dathan Holbert (born 1979), American murderer

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Jessica is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Jessica by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Jessica Holbert

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Jessica Holbert:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Jessica?
The first name Jessica originates from Hebrew. Jessica (originally Iessica, also Jesica, Jesika, Jessicah, Jessika, or Jessikah) is a female given name of English origin. The oldest written record of the name with its current spelling is found as the name of the Shakespearean character Jessica, from the play The Merchant of Venice. The name may have been an anglicisation of the biblical Iscah (from Hebrew: יִסְכָּה, romanized: yiskā́), the name of a daughter of Haran briefly mentioned in the Book of Genesis. Iscah was rendered as "Iesca" (Jeska) in the Matthew Bible version available in Shakespeare's day.
When was Jessica most popular?
The name Jessica reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Holbert?
The surname Holbert originates from English. Aaron Holbert (born 1973), American baseball player Al Holbert (1946–1988), American racing driver Bruce Holbert (born 1959), American writer Chris Holbert (born 1961), American politician Darius Holbert (born 1974), American musician Jerry Holbert (1958–2022), American cartoonist Henry Holbert (1927–1995), American football coach Ray Holbert (born 1970), American baseball player William Dathan Holbert (born 1979), American murderer
What are the origins of the name Jessica Holbert?
The name Jessica Holbert combines two different traditions: the first name Jessica has Hebrew roots, while the surname Holbert originates from English.
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