Gen Z Has Chosen This Millennial Name As Their New Version Of "Karen"

"Once upon a time (well, more like in 2018), the internet decided that "Karen" was the universal name for someone who, um, quickly escalates to asking to speak to the manager. But now? Gen Z has moved on, and they've picked a new name. And yes, my fellow millennials, it's a very millennial name. Because, of course, it is. So say hello to the new "Karen," named "Jessica." Although some argue that it should be "Ashley," FTR."

"Now, much like Karen, which was a popular name for baby boomer girls born in the '60s, Jessica was a popular name for girls born in the '80s and '90s. According to TikTok, Reddit, and the broader internet, "Jessica" is now shorthand for a very specific type of person. They post long rants about minor inconveniences on social media, are always deeply convinced they're in the right, even when they're not, and say things like, "I'm not trying to be rude, but...""

Gen Z has adopted 'Jessica' as the contemporary equivalent of 'Karen,' applying it to people born in the 1980s and 1990s who display entitled, complaint-driven behavior. Jessica is portrayed as someone who posts long rants about minor inconveniences, remains deeply convinced of being right even when wrong, and uses qualifiers like “I'm not trying to be rude, but...” Some suggest 'Ashley' as an alternative. A Reddit breakdown casts Karen as Jessica's mother and names Caleb, Braxton, and Brayden as Jessica's children. Male equivalents are identified as Michael or Christopher based on 1980s–1990s naming popularity.

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