Bess
- Pronunciation
- [Bess]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Diminutive Of Elizabeth.
- Origin
- English
Bess Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 7,166 baby girls have been named Bess. The name peaked in 1889 with 182 US births that year (rank #164).
Top States for Bess
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Bess births are: New York (213), Texas (201), Illinois (117).
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4-Letter Names Starting with B
Names with Bess's exact length and starting letter: Baal, Babu, Badr, Badu, Baen.
Quick Facts About Bess
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bessie | Diminutive Of Elizabeth. | Female | English |
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Compare Bess to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Bess against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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