Tessa
Peaked at #190 nationally in 2007, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1891, Tessa has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Tessa — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#190
in 2007
Current rank
#303
in 2024
Years tracked
100
1891–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1891, Tessa reached its peak popularity for girls in 2007, ranking #190 nationally with 1,753 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #221 (2014) to #303 (2024) — a 27% drop.
As of 2024, Tessa ranks #303 nationally for girls, with 1,034 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #303 | 1,034 |
| 2023 | #323 | 964 |
| 2022 | #331 | 972 |
| 2021 | #287 | 1,116 |
| 2020 | #279 | 1,135 |
| 2019 | #260 | 1,266 |
| 2018 | #245 | 1,329 |
| 2017 | #245 | 1,295 |
Tessa — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#7226
in 1984
Last ranked
#8837
in 2004
Years tracked
2
1984–2004
Trend
Falling
Tessa was already at its most popular for boys in 1984 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #7226), with 5 babies given the name that year.
Tessa hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2004, when it stood at #8837.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | #8,837 | 8 |
| 1984 | #7,226 | 5 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Tessa most popular?
Tessa was most popular in 2007, when it ranked #190 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Tessa becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Tessa?
At least 54,949 babies have been recorded with the name Tessa in the US since 1891, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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