How Many People Are Named Bessie?
170,860
people in the United States are named Bessie
1 in 1,960 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#442
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0510%
Of US population
Peak Year
1916
4,132 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
BES-ee
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
Diminutive of ELIZABETH.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 107.3 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama
7,545
North Carolina
7,536
Georgia
7,510
Mississippi
7,300
Texas
6,826
South Carolina
5,606
Tennessee
4,814
Virginia
4,745
Kentucky
4,691
Louisiana
4,354
💡 Fun Facts About "Bessie"
- 10 babies were named Bessie in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1916
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in Alabama
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