Nessie
Girl nameNessie has been given to 97 babies in the U.S. since 1902. It peaked in 1915. In 2025, about 1 in 321,453 girls was named Nessie.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
97
Peak year
1915 (10 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1902
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Nessie — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Nessie.
Sibling name ideas for Nessie
Same era and popularity as Nessie, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Nessie?
Nessie has been given to 97 babies in the U.S. since 1902. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Nessie peak?
Nessie peaked in 1915, when 10 babies were given the name.
Is Nessie a girl or boy name?
Nessie is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Nessie are girls).
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