Ness
Boy nameNess has been given to 104 babies in the U.S. since 2004. It peaked in 2025. In 2025, about 1 in 213,510 boys was named Ness.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
104
Peak year
2025 (16 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
2004
10-year trend
▲ +220%
Gender split
8% girls / 92% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Ness — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Ness.
Sibling name ideas for Ness
Same era and popularity as Ness, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Ness?
Ness has been given to 104 babies in the U.S. since 2004. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Ness peak?
Ness peaked in 2025, when 16 babies were given the name.
Is Ness a girl or boy name?
Ness is primarily a boy name (92% of babies named Ness are boys).
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