Feminine dossier · first seen 1880

Bess

Stable Decline Gradual decline from 1889
Peak era
1889
Peak births
182
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
1880Peak 18892025
peak 1889 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020

Quick answers about Bess

How many people are named Bess?

An estimated 1,381 living Americans are named Bess.

How rare is Bess?

Bess is very rare among babies today, with 5 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 97.3% from its 1889 peak.

How old is the typical Bess?

The median age of a living American named Bess is approximately 51 years, with most bearers falling between 39 and 69 years old.

Is Bess still popular?

Not especially. Bess has been declining since its 1889 peak and registered 5 births in 2025.

Peak year
1889
Decline from peak
97.3%
2025
5
All-time
7,171