FIRST NAME
Bessie
Bessie is the 878th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 20,858 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 47 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #878 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
238,761
living · #221
2020 CENSUS
20,858
living · #878
BABIES NAMED BESSIE BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
202516
As a female name, Bessie peaked in 1916, when 4,122 babies were named Bessie (the #56 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #27,013 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
47
living · #27,013
BABIES NAMED BESSIE BY BIRTH YEAR · 1881–1956
19565
As a male name, Bessie peaked in 1928, when 27 babies were named Bessie (the #1419 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)