How Many People Are Named Dessa?
Complete statistics for the name Dessa: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Dessa is a very rare female name, with only 1,048 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 314,840 Americans. The majority of those named Dessa are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 68All 1,789 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: 2001Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Dessa Through the Generations
Throughout the generations, Dessa has maintained a niche presence, peaking in popularity in 2001 with 31 births. Today, the name's bearers span a wide age range, but notably, 54% are over 60, indicating a strong association with older generations. its slow decline since the early 2000s, Dessa remains a unique choice, blending elements of classic and modern naming trends.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Dessa's American roots
📄 About the Name Dessa
How Many People Have the Name Dessa?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,048 people in the United States currently share the name Dessa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 314,840 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Dessa a Common or Rare Name?
Dessa 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.
What Does the Name Dessa Mean?
Dessa means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Dessa in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Dessa Most Popular?
The name Dessa reached peak popularity in 2001, with 31 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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 Dessa?
Approximately 1,048 people named Dessa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,789. That works out to roughly 1 in 314,840 Americans.
Is Dessa a rare name?
Dessa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 314,840 Americans has this name.
What does the name Dessa mean?
Dessa means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins.
Is Dessa more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Dessa are male and 100% are female.
When was Dessa most popular?
Dessa peaked in 2001 with 31 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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.