Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Dessa
Stable Decline
Gradual decline from 2001
Peak era
2001
Peak births
31
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen Z
1880Peak 20012025
Quick answers about Dessa
How many people are named Dessa?
An estimated 1,048 living Americans are named Dessa.
How rare is Dessa?
Dessa is very rare among babies today, with 16 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 48.4% from its 2001 peak.
How old is the typical Dessa?
The median age of a living American named Dessa is approximately 36 years, with most bearers falling between 18 and 58 years old.
Is Dessa still popular?
Not especially. Dessa has been declining since its 2001 peak and registered 16 births in 2025.
Peak year
2001
Decline from peak
48.4%
2025
16
All-time
1,817