Tessie
Tessie: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Tessie
- A diminutive of the female given names Teresita and Teresa, from Spanish.
Etymology
From Tess + -ie.
How popular is Tessie?
Since 1880, 9,981 girls and 10 boys in the U.S. have been named Tessie (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #311 in 1917. Its highest rank for boys was #4738 in 1918. In 2025, 8 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Tessie FAQ
What does the name Tessie mean?
A diminutive of the female given names Teresita and Teresa, from Spanish. From Tess + -ie.
How popular is the name Tessie?
Since 1880, 9,981 girls and 10 boys in the U.S. have been named Tessie (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #311 in 1917. Its highest rank for boys was #4738 in 1918. In 2025, 8 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Tessie a boy or girl name?
Tessie is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 9,981 girls and 10 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.