Bessie
Bessie: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbɛsi/
Meaning and origin of Bessie
- A diminutive of the female given name Elizabeth, also used as a formal female given name.
Etymology
From Bess + -ie.
How popular is Bessie?
Since 1880, 170,140 girls and 737 boys in the U.S. have been named Bessie (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #9 in 1889. Its highest rank for boys was #522 in 1894. In 2025, 16 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Bessie FAQ
What does the name Bessie mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Elizabeth, also used as a formal female given name. From Bess + -ie.
How popular is the name Bessie?
Since 1880, 170,140 girls and 737 boys in the U.S. have been named Bessie (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #9 in 1889. Its highest rank for boys was #522 in 1894. In 2025, 16 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Bessie a boy or girl name?
Bessie is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 170,140 girls and 737 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.