344births recorded
3Countries
1Variants
1955Peak · Argentina
#14942United States 2025
Bessy is a girl name family recorded 344 times in 3 countries since 1914. It ranks highest today in the United States (#14942 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Argentina in 1955, at 0.9 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Bessy
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bessy | English | 334 | 🇺🇸 United States | #14942 | 1923 | ▼ 38 % |
| Bessy | English | 5 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | – | 1955 | – |
| Bessy | English | 5 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 1978 | – |
Questions about Bessy
How popular is the name Bessy?
In 2025 it ranked #14942 in the United States. Official registers record 344 births across 3 countries.
When was Bessy most popular?
It peaked in Argentina in 1955, at 0.9 births per 100,000.
Is Bessy a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Bessy is a girl name.