Contessa
girl nameContessa entered the US charts in 1957, peaked at #1067 in 1983, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1957–2025
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rank today
#1067
peak (1983)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #4989 |
| 1960s | #4731 |
| 1970s | #1960 |
| 1980s | #1959 |
| 1990s | #3813 |
| 2000s | #4815 |
| 2010s | #8322 |
| 2020s | #10162 |
Living bearers
About 2,000 people named Contessa are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Contessa alive today was born around 1985, making them about 40 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Contessa in 2025?
- Contessa is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Contessa most popular?
- Contessa peaked in 1983, reaching #1067 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Contessa with classmates?
- Contessa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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