Tessa
girl name#311 in 2025Tessa entered the US charts in 1891, peaked at #190 in 2007, ranks #311 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1891–2025
#311
rank today
#190
peak (2007)
978
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1310 |
| 1900s | #1905 |
| 1910s | #3558 |
| 1920s | #4376 |
| 1930s | #4049 |
| 1940s | #1919 |
| 1950s | #2951 |
| 1960s | #1364 |
| 1970s | #594 |
| 1980s | #377 |
| 1990s | #240 |
| 2000s | #254 |
| 2010s | #234 |
| 2020s | #306 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Tessa has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 55,000 people named Tessa are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Tessa alive today was born around 2005, making them about 20 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Tessa in 2025?
- Tessa ranks #311 among US girl names in 2025, with 978 babies given the name.
- When was the name Tessa most popular?
- Tessa peaked in 2007, reaching #190 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Tessa with classmates?
- Tessa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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