Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Tessa.
National Rank (2025)
#311
All-Time Peak Rank
#190 (2007)
Total U.S. Births
55,926
Unisex Distribution0.0% Boy / 100.0% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Tessa Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Tessa
According to SSA data, Tessa achieved its highest historical rank of #190 in 2007. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2007 with 1,753 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 37.3%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 83 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Tessa scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-37.3% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,753Births in 2007
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
83Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:31
1900s:10
1910s:23
1920s:37
1930s:11
1940s:183
1950s:165
1960s:867
1970s:2,969
1980s:6,325
1990s:12,041
2000s:13,177
2010s:13,883
2020s:6,204
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesTe-ssa
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with T, a letter used by only 6.1% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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