30,590births recorded
14Countries
1Variants
2013Peak · Belgium
#148Ireland 2025
Tess is a girl name family recorded 30,590 times in 14 countries since 1889. It ranks highest today in Ireland (#148 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Belgium in 2013, at 128.5 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Tess
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tess | English | 14,770 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1777 | 1993 | ▼ 45 % |
| Tess | English | 9,315 | 🇫🇷 France | #523 | 2010 | ▼ 70 % |
| Tess | English | 2,131 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | #308 | 2013 | ▼ 68 % |
| Tess | English | 1,496 | 🏴 England & Wales | #2604 | 2005 | ▼ 80 % |
| Tess | English | 569 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | #148 | 2022 | ▲ 68 % |
| Tess | English | 558 | 🇸🇪 Sweden | #782 | 2004 | ▼ 40 % |
Questions about Tess
How popular is the name Tess?
In 2025 it ranked #148 in Ireland. Official registers record 30,590 births across 14 countries.
When was Tess most popular?
It peaked in Belgium in 2013, at 128.5 births per 100,000.
Is Tess a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Tess is a girl name.