Bessie
3 countries#6838 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Bessie was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
170,877 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #6838 · peaked in 1916 with 4,132 births
Most common in: Alabama, North Carolina, Georgia, Mississippi, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
383 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1351 · peaked in 2014 with 32 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
383 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2014 with 32 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
6 births recorded 1989–2002 · peaked in 1989 with 3 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Bessie’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #6592 | — |
| 2007 | #8098 | ↓1506 |
| 2008 | #8109 | ↓11 |
| 2009 | #11459 | ↓3350 |
| 2010 | #12276 | ↓817 |
| 2011 | #11181 | ↑1095 |
| 2012 | #8632 | ↑2549 |
| 2013 | #7031 | ↑1601 |
| 2014 | #9517 | ↓2486 |
| 2015 | #9481 | ↑36 |
| 2016 | #11781 | ↓2300 |
| 2017 | #8776 | ↑3005 |
| 2018 | #10545 | ↓1769 |
| 2019 | #9112 | ↑1433 |
| 2020 | #6923 | ↑2189 |
| 2021 | #6691 | ↑232 |
| 2022 | #8032 | ↓1341 |
| 2023 | #7247 | ↑785 |
| 2024 | #9556 | ↓2309 |
| 2025 | #6838 | ↑2718 |
Frequently asked questions about Bessie
Is Bessie a popular name?
Yes — Bessie currently ranks #6838 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Bessie more common for boys or girls?
Bessie is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Bessie most popular?
Bessie peaked in 1916 in United States, with 4,132 recorded births that year.
Is Bessie rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Bessie’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #23 in 1880 to #6838 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Bessie?
At least 171,266 babies have been recorded with the name Bessie across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Bessie popular in more than one country?
Yes — Bessie appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Bessie?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Bessie include Basma.
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