How Many People Are Named Ressie?

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

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Ressie
Very Rare
1,841
Estimated People
1 in 179,250
1 in X Americans
1917
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
18 (1%)
♀ Female
1,823 (99%)
1%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 105

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 129
Arkansas 23
Georgia 5
Kentucky 50
North Carolina 43
South Carolina 44
Tennessee 70
Texas 11
Virginia 35
West Virginia 15
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 66.7%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Ressie

How Many People Have the Name Ressie in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,841 people in the United States currently share the name Ressie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 179,250 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 checker.

Is Ressie a Common or Rare Name?

Ressie 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 Ressie Mean?

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

Gender Breakdown: Is Ressie Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Ressie in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female. Ressie 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 Ressie Most Popular?

The name Ressie reached peak popularity in 1917, with 63 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Ressie Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Ressie 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 Ressie?

Approximately 1,841 people in the United States share the name Ressie, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Ressie a rare name?

Ressie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 179,250 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ressie mean?

The meaning and origin of Ressie 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 Ressie more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Ressie are male and 99% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Ressie most popular?

The name Ressie reached its peak in 1917, with 63 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 People1,841
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 179,250
GenderMale
Avg Age105
Peak Year1917
Male %1%
Female %99%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset — birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page for full details.