Ressa
girl nameRessa entered the US charts in 1901, peaked at #1466 in 1901, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1901–2025
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rank today
#1466
peak (1901)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1784 |
| 1940s | #5244 |
| 1950s | #5031 |
| 1970s | #6666 |
| 1980s | #10075 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Ressa are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Ressa alive today was born around 1959, making them about 66 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ressa in 2025?
- Ressa is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Ressa most popular?
- Ressa peaked in 1901, reaching #1466 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ressa with classmates?
- Ressa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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