How Many People Are Named Tess?

14,653

people in the United States are named Tess

1 in 22,862 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#2213

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0044%

Of US population

Peak Year

1992

529 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English, Dutch
Pronunciation: TES
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

Diminutive of THERESA. This is the name of the main character in Thomas Hardy's novel 'Tess of the D'Ubervilles' (1891).

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
100.0%
Male
0.0%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 27.7 years old

Young (<30) 9,659
65.9%
Adult (30–60) 4,323
29.5%
Senior (>60) 671
4.6%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1889 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 1,481
New York 1,014
Massachusetts 750
Illinois 734
Texas 710
Pennsylvania 567
Ohio 489
Michigan 405
Utah 374
Florida 351

💡 Fun Facts About "Tess"

  • 113 babies were named Tess in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1992
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1889
  • Most popular in California

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