Tessie
Every Tessie since 1880 — 9,991 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tessie
Tessie is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,835 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 9,991 American babies have been named Tessie. Its peak came in 1917, when 393 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
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 Tessie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tessie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,835 | — | — |
| 2024 | 11 | #9,506 | — | — |
| 2023 | 8 | #12,090 | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | #17,528 | — | — |
| 2021 | 12 | #8,932 | — | — |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,486 | — | — |
| 2019 | 7 | #13,685 | — | — |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,764 | — | — |
| 2017 | 7 | #13,989 | — | — |
| 2016 | 19 | #6,644 | — | — |
| 2015 | 11 | #10,094 | — | — |
| 2014 | 18 | #6,961 | — | — |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,884 | — | — |
| 2012 | 12 | #9,672 | — | — |
| 2011 | 9 | #12,060 | — | — |
| 2010 | 15 | #8,248 | — | — |
| 2009 | 19 | #7,037 | — | — |
| 2008 | 16 | #8,079 | — | — |
| 2007 | 15 | #8,484 | — | — |
| 2006 | 14 | #8,683 | — | — |
| 2005 | 14 | #8,295 | — | — |
| 2004 | 14 | #8,214 | — | — |
| 2003 | 13 | #8,455 | — | — |
| 2002 | 18 | #6,368 | — | — |
| 2001 | 9 | #10,955 | — | — |
| 2000 | 11 | #9,121 | — | — |
| 1995 | 23 | #4,507 | — | — |
| 1990 | 27 | #3,901 | — | — |
| 1985 | 39 | #2,542 | — | — |
| 1980 | 47 | #2,184 | — | — |
| 1975 | 42 | #2,094 | — | — |
| 1970 | 73 | #1,429 | — | — |
| 1965 | 64 | #1,388 | — | — |
| 1960 | 61 | #1,416 | — | — |
| 1955 | 46 | #1,511 | — | — |
| 1950 | 39 | #1,493 | — | — |
| 1945 | 37 | #1,330 | — | — |
| 1940 | 41 | #1,147 | — | — |
| 1935 | 70 | #821 | — | — |
| 1930 | 102 | #684 | — | — |
| 1925 | 191 | #509 | — | — |
| 1920 | 313 | #372 | — | — |
| 1915 | 292 | #346 | — | — |
| 1910 | 118 | #363 | — | — |
| 1905 | 85 | #371 | — | — |
| 1900 | 94 | #344 | — | — |
| 1895 | 61 | #362 | — | — |
| 1890 | 47 | #368 | — | — |
| 1885 | 19 | #498 | — | — |
| 1880 | 17 | #419 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tessie in 2025?
Tessie ranked #11,835 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tessie?
9,991 babies have been named Tessie in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tessie most popular?
Tessie peaked in 1917, when 393 newborns received the name.
Is Tessie a boy or girl name?
Tessie is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tessie rising or falling?
Tessie is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.