Feminine dossier · first seen 1889

Tess

Stable Decline Gradual decline from 1992
Peak era
1992
Peak births
529
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Millennial
1889Peak 19922025
peak 1992 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020

Quick answers about Tess

How many people are named Tess?

An estimated 14,042 living Americans are named Tess.

How rare is Tess?

Tess is uncommon among babies today, with 113 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 78.6% from its 1992 peak.

How old is the typical Tess?

The median age of a living American named Tess is approximately 26 years, with most bearers falling between 18 and 34 years old.

Is Tess still popular?

Not especially. Tess has been declining since its 1992 peak and registered 113 births in 2025.

Peak year
1992
Decline from peak
78.6%
2025
113
All-time
14,770