Dessa
Every Dessa since 1880 — 1,817 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dessa
Dessa is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,910 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 1,817 American babies have been named Dessa. Its peak came in 2001, when 31 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Dessa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dessa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #6,910 |
| 2024 | 15 | #7,334 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,462 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,212 |
| 2021 | 5 | #15,858 |
| 2020 | 20 | #5,918 |
| 2019 | 22 | #5,659 |
| 2018 | 14 | #7,877 |
| 2017 | 18 | #6,607 |
| 2016 | 19 | #6,485 |
| 2015 | 20 | #6,293 |
| 2014 | 15 | #7,770 |
| 2013 | 19 | #6,541 |
| 2012 | 19 | #6,671 |
| 2011 | 17 | #7,204 |
| 2010 | 12 | #9,385 |
| 2009 | 12 | #9,546 |
| 2008 | 17 | #7,500 |
| 2007 | 24 | #5,763 |
| 2006 | 16 | #7,581 |
| 2005 | 21 | #5,875 |
| 2004 | 14 | #7,950 |
| 2003 | 17 | #6,676 |
| 2002 | 13 | #7,951 |
| 2001 | 31 | #4,044 |
| 2000 | 18 | #6,013 |
| 1995 | 7 | #10,818 |
| 1990 | 17 | #5,353 |
| 1985 | 11 | #6,138 |
| 1980 | 17 | #4,373 |
| 1975 | 12 | #4,926 |
| 1970 | 14 | #4,091 |
| 1965 | 12 | #3,792 |
| 1960 | 12 | #3,742 |
| 1955 | 11 | #3,629 |
| 1950 | 12 | #3,102 |
| 1945 | 9 | #3,197 |
| 1940 | 7 | #3,587 |
| 1935 | 9 | #2,980 |
| 1930 | 9 | #3,118 |
| 1925 | 14 | #2,519 |
| 1920 | 16 | #2,299 |
| 1915 | 18 | #1,819 |
| 1910 | 17 | #1,081 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | 16 | #947 |
| 1895 | 11 | #1,001 |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | 9 | #755 |
| 1880 | 12 | #500 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dessa in 2025?
Dessa ranked #6,910 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dessa?
1,817 babies have been named Dessa in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dessa most popular?
Dessa peaked in 2001, when 31 newborns received the name.
Is Dessa a boy or girl name?
Dessa is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dessa rising or falling?
Dessa is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.