Wessie
girl nameWessie entered the US charts in 1889, peaked at #1237 in 1894, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1889–2025
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rank today
#1237
peak (1894)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1279 |
| 1890s | #1458 |
| 1900s | #1847 |
| 1910s | #2069 |
| 1920s | #2923 |
| 1930s | #3370 |
| 1940s | #3127 |
| 1950s | #5813 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Wessie are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Wessie alive today was born around 1920, making them about 105 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Wessie in 2025?
- Wessie is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Wessie most popular?
- Wessie peaked in 1894, reaching #1237 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Wessie with classmates?
- Wessie will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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