Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Tessie
Endangered
Down 98% from peak
Peak era
1917
Peak births
393
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Tessie
How many people are named Tessie?
An estimated 2,346 living Americans are named Tessie.
How rare is Tessie?
Tessie is very rare among babies today, with 8 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 98% from its 1917 peak.
How old is the typical Tessie?
The median age of a living American named Tessie is approximately 52 years, with most bearers falling between 38 and 63 years old.
Is Tessie still popular?
No. Tessie is endangered as a baby name, down 98% from its 1917 peak with 8 births in 2025.
Where is Tessie most common?
Tessie has its strongest geographic signal in Louisiana, where it appears 7.6× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19172025
Peak year
1917
Decline from peak
98%
2025
8
All-time
9,981