Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Dessie
Endangered
Down 97.7% from peak
Peak era
1918
Peak births
308
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Dessie
How many people are named Dessie?
An estimated 1,656 living Americans are named Dessie.
How rare is Dessie?
Dessie is very rare among babies today, with 7 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 97.7% from its 1918 peak.
How old is the typical Dessie?
The median age of a living American named Dessie is approximately 64 years, with most bearers falling between 44 and 75 years old.
Is Dessie still popular?
No. Dessie is endangered as a baby name, down 97.7% from its 1918 peak with 7 births in 2025.
Where is Dessie most common?
Dessie has its strongest geographic signal in Mississippi, where it appears 9.9× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19182025
Peak year
1918
Decline from peak
97.7%
2025
7
All-time
11,414