How popular is the name Bessie in 2025?

Bessie is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Bessie most popular?

Bessie peaked in 1894, reaching #521 among US boy names.

Bessie will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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Bessie entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #521 in 1894, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#521

peak (1894)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Bessie are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Bessie alive today was born around 1921, making them about 104 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Bessie in 2025?: Bessie is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Bessie most popular?: Bessie peaked in 1894, reaching #521 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Bessie with classmates?: Bessie will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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