Bess
Female name · ↓ Falling
5,403
Total Births
1887
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Bess
Bess is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1880s with significant usage. Approximately 5,403 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 1,806 births |
| 1890s | 1,745 births |
| 1900s | 1,029 births |
| 1910s | 606 births |
| 1920s | 217 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Bess?
Bess has been given to 5,403 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1887 with 243 births that year.
Is Bess a boy or girl name?
Bess is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Bess most popular?
Bess was most popular in 1887, when 243 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Bess?
Bess first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).