Besse
Girl nameBesse has been given to 671 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1889.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
671
Peak year
1889 (39 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1880
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Rank through the decades
Besse's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #835 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Besse — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Besse.
FAQ
How popular is the name Besse?
Besse has been given to 671 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Besse peak?
Besse peaked in 1889, when 39 babies were given the name.
Is Besse a girl or boy name?
Besse is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Besse are girls).
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