Girl nameCurrently #13,694 in the USSteady
Bessy
//ˈbɛsi//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20015 lettersStarts with B
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Bessy's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Bessy's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Bessy |
|---|---|
| 1914 | 5 |
| 1917 | 5 |
| 1918 | 5 |
| 1923 | 10 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1927 | 6 |
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 11 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2024 | 6 |
Bessy through the decades
- Bessy peaked in 2001, when 13 babies were named Bessy in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2013–2024), use of Bessy has fallen 9% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Bessy currently ranks #13,694 in the US and is holding steady.