How Many People Are Named Tessa?
Complete statistics for the name Tessa: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Tessa is a modern name with a classic feel. About 53,884 people in the U.S. are named Tessa, which makes her 1 in 6,124. Most Tessa's are young, with 66% under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life path number 1 is traditionally associated with leadership and strong individuality. People under number 1 are seen as self-starters who carve their own path rather than following the crowd.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 24All 54,949 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: 2007Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Tessa Through the Generations
The name Tessa has seen a steady decline since its peak in 2007 when 1,753 babies were named Tessa. Today, only 53,884 people bear this name in the U.S., a stark contrast to its all-time high. The majority of Tessa's are indeed young, with 36,265 under 30, reflecting a modern, contemporary usage. This trend is particularly interesting given the relatively small number of older Tessa's, with just 853 over 60. The slow decline suggests a shift in naming preferences, possibly influenced by generational changes and evolving cultural norms.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Tessa's Greek roots
📄 About the Name Tessa
How Many People Have the Name Tessa?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 53,884 people in the United States currently share the name Tessa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 6,124 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Tessa a Common or Rare Name?
Tessa is classified as 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 Tessa Mean?
Tessa means "harvester, to reap" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Tessa in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Tessa Most Popular?
The name Tessa reached peak popularity in 2007, with 1,753 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 Tessa?
Approximately 53,884 people named Tessa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 54,949. That works out to roughly 1 in 6,124 Americans.
Is Tessa a rare name?
Tessa is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 6,124 Americans has this name.
What does the name Tessa mean?
Tessa means "harvester, to reap" and comes from Greek origins.
Is Tessa more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Tessa are male and 100% are female.
When was Tessa most popular?
Tessa peaked in 2007 with 1,753 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.