How Many People Are Named Bessie?
Complete statistics for the name Bessie: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Bessie is a very rare female name, with only 1 in 15,626 Americans bearing it today, making just 21,119 people named Bessie alive in the US. The majority, 98%, are over 60, giving it a distinctly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the name Bessie often embody adaptability and versatility, traits associated with the life-path number 5.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 109All 170,064 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1916Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Bessie Through the Generations
Bessie peaked in popularity in 1916 with 4,132 births, reflecting its status as an old-school name. Today, it's stable but still carries a classic charm. With an average age of 109, most people named Bessie are over 60, indicating a strong generational skew towards older individuals.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Bessie's English roots
📄 About the Name Bessie
How Many People Have the Name Bessie?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 161 people in the United States currently share the name Bessie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,058,691 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Bessie a Common or Rare Name?
Bessie is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Bessie in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Bessie Most Popular?
The name Bessie reached peak popularity in 1916, with 4,132 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Bessie?
Approximately 161 people named Bessie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 161. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,058,691 Americans.
Is Bessie a rare name?
Bessie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,058,691 Americans has this name.
What does the name Bessie mean?
The meaning and origin of Bessie are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Bessie more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Bessie are male and 100% are female.
When was Bessie most popular?
Bessie peaked in 1916 with 4,132 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.