1,817births recorded
1Countries
1Variants
1880Peak · United States
#6838United States 2025
Dessa is a girl name family recorded 1,817 times in 1 country since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#6838 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1880, at 6.0 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Dessa
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dessa | English | 1,817 | 🇺🇸 United States | #6838 | 1880 | ▼ 11 % |
Questions about Dessa
How popular is the name Dessa?
In 2025 it ranked #6838 in the United States. Official registers record 1,817 births across 1 country.
When was Dessa most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1880, at 6.0 births per 100,000.
Is Dessa a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Dessa is a girl name.