Feminine dossier · first seen 1889
Tess
Stable Decline
Gradual decline from 1992
Peak era
1992
Peak births
529
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Millennial
Quick answers about Tess
How many people are named Tess?
An estimated 13,875 living Americans are named Tess.
How rare is Tess?
Tess is uncommon among babies today, with 113 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 78.6% from its 1992 peak.
How old is the typical Tess?
The median age of a living American named Tess is approximately 26 years, with most bearers falling between 18 and 34 years old.
Is Tess still popular?
Not especially. Tess has been declining since its 1992 peak and registered 113 births in 2025.
Where is Tess most common?
Tess has its strongest geographic signal in Utah, where it appears 4.8× more often than the national baseline.
1889Peak 19922025
Peak year
1992
Decline from peak
78.6%
2025
113
All-time
14,770