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Gen Z says 'Jessica' is the millennial equivalent of ‘Karen’
short by / on Saturday, 17 January, 2026
Gen Z has identified "Jessica" as the Millennial successor to the "Karen" stereotype. The choice, driven by TikTok discourse and baby-name data, reflects Jessica’s peak popularity in the 1980s and 90s, much like Karen dominated the 1960s. While critics warn of sexism and ageism, the label highlights how internet culture uses common names as shorthand for generational entitlement.
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