Bessie

Bessie is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 10 girls in the United States.

Bessie at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Bessie

Bessie belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Bessie first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #9 in 1889, and in 2024 10 babies received the name — 170,123 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Bessie in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#9 in 1889
Peak year
1916
Babies named Bessie in 2024
10
Total since 1880
170,123

Bessie in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1094 in 2014
Babies named Bessie in 2025
15
Total since 1996
456

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Bessie mean?

The meaning of Bessie is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Bessie a boy or girl name?

Bessie is a girl name. In 2024, 10 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Bessie?

Bessie comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Bessie?

Bessie first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #9 in 1889, and 10 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].