Bessye
Girl nameBessye has been given to 105 babies in the U.S. since 1903. It peaked in 1916.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
105
Peak year
1916 (13 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1903
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Bessye — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Bessye.
Sibling name ideas for Bessye
Same era and popularity as Bessye, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Bessye?
Bessye has been given to 105 babies in the U.S. since 1903. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Bessye peak?
Bessye peaked in 1916, when 13 babies were given the name.
Is Bessye a girl or boy name?
Bessye is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Bessye are girls).
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