Dessa
girl name#6838 in 2025Dessa entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #492 in 1880, ranks #6838 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#6838
rank today
#492
peak (1880)
16
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #715 |
| 1890s | #988 |
| 1900s | #1315 |
| 1910s | #1847 |
| 1920s | #2379 |
| 1930s | #2744 |
| 1940s | #3359 |
| 1950s | #3348 |
| 1960s | #3895 |
| 1970s | #5203 |
| 1980s | #5814 |
| 1990s | #8029 |
| 2000s | #6796 |
| 2010s | #6957 |
| 2020s | #9236 |
Living bearers
About 1,100 people named Dessa are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dessa alive today was born around 1958, making them about 67 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dessa in 2025?
- Dessa ranks #6838 among US girl names in 2025, with 16 babies given the name.
- When was the name Dessa most popular?
- Dessa peaked in 1880, reaching #492 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Dessa with classmates?
- Dessa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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