7,336births recorded
4Countries
1Variants
1889Peak · United States
#14942United States 2025
Bess is a girl name family recorded 7,336 times in 4 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#14942 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1889, at 63.0 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Bess
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bess | English | 7,176 | 🇺🇸 United States | #14942 | 1889 | ▼ 6 % |
| Bess | English | 108 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2014 | – |
| Bess | English | 47 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | – | 2017 | – |
| Bess | English | 5 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 2007 | – |
Questions about Bess
How popular is the name Bess?
In 2025 it ranked #14942 in the United States. Official registers record 7,336 births across 4 countries.
When was Bess most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1889, at 63.0 births per 100,000.
Is Bess a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Bess is a girl name.