Bessy
- Pronunciation
- [Be-ssy]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Diminutive Of Elizabeth.
- Origin
- English
Bessy Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 329 baby girls have been named Bessy. The name peaked in 2001 with 13 US births that year (rank #7797). In 2024, ranked #13694 nationally — 5,897 places below its 2001 peak.
Top States for Bessy
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Bessy births are: California (19).
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5-Letter Names Starting with B
Names with Bessy's exact length and starting letter: Badal, Bader, Badia, Badra, Badru.
Quick Facts About Bessy
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bessie | Diminutive Of Elizabeth. | Female | English |
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Compare Bessy to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Bessy against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).