Dessie
Dessie is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Desirous, ill-fated, or binding.
Origin and history
Dessie is historically used as a diminutive or standalone name derived from names like Desdemona or Desiree. It was widely popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, but has since become rare.
Popularity in the United States
11,414 babies in the United States have been named Dessie since 1880. It ranks #1509 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2060.
States where it is most popular
- TX (12.7 %)
- MS (11.7 %)
- GA (8.8 %)
- AL (8.7 %)
- KY (8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 540 |
| 1890-1900 | 1,039 |
| 1900-1910 | 1,276 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,327 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,378 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,369 |
| 1940-1950 | 865 |
| 1950-1960 | 589 |
| 1960-1970 | 344 |
| 1970-1980 | 200 |
| 1980-1990 | 167 |
| 1990-2000 | 109 |
| 2000-2010 | 92 |
| 2010-2019 | 78 |
| 2020-2029 | 41 |
Famous people named Dessie
- Dessie Hendricks: Musician, Singer
Fun facts
- Dessie was most common in the United States around 1900, placing among the top 300 names for girls.
- It frequently originated as a cozy pet name for longer classical names like Desdemona or French names like Désirée.