172,839births recorded
5Countries
1Variants
1889Peak · United States
#1892England & Wales 2025
Bessie is a girl name family recorded 172,839 times in 5 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in England & Wales (#1892 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1889, at 813.3 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Bessie
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bessie | English | 170,877 | 🇺🇸 United States | #6838 | 1889 | ▲ 60 % |
| Bessie | English | 1,456 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1918 | – |
| Bessie | English | 449 | 🏴 England & Wales | #1892 | 2020 | ▼ 29 % |
| Bessie | English | 47 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 1925 | – |
| Bessie | English | 10 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 2002 | – |
Questions about Bessie
How popular is the name Bessie?
In 2025 it ranked #1892 in England & Wales. Official registers record 172,839 births across 5 countries.
When was Bessie most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1889, at 813.3 births per 100,000.
Is Bessie a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Bessie is a girl name.