Tess
Tess: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /tɛs/
Meaning and origin of Tess
- A diminutive of the female given name Teresa.
How popular is Tess?
Since 1880, 14,770 girls in the U.S. have been named Tess. Its highest rank for girls was #467 in 1992. In 2025, 113 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Tess
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Sibling name ideas for Tess
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Tess FAQ
What does the name Tess mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Teresa.
How popular is the name Tess?
Since 1880, 14,770 girls in the U.S. have been named Tess. Its highest rank for girls was #467 in 1992. In 2025, 113 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Tess a boy or girl name?
Tess is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 14,770 girls and 0 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.