Bessy
Girl nameBessy has been given to 334 babies in the U.S. since 1914. It peaked in 2001. In 2025, about 1 in 321,453 girls was named Bessy.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
334
Peak year
2001 (13 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1914
10-year trend
▼ -44%
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Bessy — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Bessy.
FAQ
How popular is the name Bessy?
Bessy has been given to 334 babies in the U.S. since 1914. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Bessy peak?
Bessy peaked in 2001, when 13 babies were given the name.
Is Bessy a girl or boy name?
Bessy is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Bessy are girls).
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