How Many People Are Named Dessie?

Complete statistics for the name Dessie in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Dessie
Very Rare
11,723
Estimated People
1 in 28,150
1 in X Americans
1918
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
317 (3%)
♀ Female
11,406 (97%)
3%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 101

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 540
Arkansas 450
California 5
Florida 53
Georgia 561
Illinois 21
Indiana 64
Kansas 5
Kentucky 494
Louisiana 255
Michigan 11
Missouri 191
Mississippi 722
North Carolina 453
Ohio 97
Oklahoma 386
Pennsylvania 73
South Carolina 352
Tennessee 322
Texas 787
Virginia 36
West Virginia 323
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 66.7%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Dessie

How Many People Have the Name Dessie in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 11,723 people in the United States currently share the name Dessie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 28,150 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Dessie a Common or Rare Name?

Dessie is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Dessie Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Dessie are covered in full on the Dessie name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Dessie Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Dessie in SSA data, approximately 3% are male and 97% are female. Dessie is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Dessie Most Popular?

The name Dessie reached peak popularity in 1918, with 308 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Dessie Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Dessie across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Dessie?

Approximately 11,723 people in the United States share the name Dessie, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Dessie a rare name?

Dessie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 28,150 Americans has this name.

What does the name Dessie mean?

The meaning and origin of Dessie is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Dessie more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 3% of people named Dessie are male and 97% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Dessie most popular?

The name Dessie reached its peak in 1918, with 308 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People11,723
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 28,150
GenderFemale
Avg Age101
Peak Year1918
Male %3%
Female %97%

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