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Bessie

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Bessie was most popular in 1916, when 4,132 American babies were given the name — ranking #102 that year. In 2025 it ranked #11,831, with 16 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 170,877 people named Bessie.

Most popular in1916
Rank that year#102
Births that year4,132
Total since 1880170,877

Bessie over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Bessie’s peak in 1916. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Hebrew · diminutive of Elizabeth

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org