Tessie
Tessie is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Harvester or late summer.
Origin and history
Tessie originated as a diminutive of Theresa, which is derived from the Greek word for harvester or late summer. Popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it remains a traditional name with rare contemporary use in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
9,981 babies in the United States have been named Tessie since 1880. It ranks #1646 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2046.
States where it is most popular
- NY (32.1 %)
- NJ (12.8 %)
- PA (10.1 %)
- TX (6.5 %)
- LA (6.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 247 |
| 1890-1900 | 595 |
| 1900-1910 | 877 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,583 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,083 |
| 1930-1940 | 667 |
| 1940-1950 | 419 |
| 1950-1960 | 402 |
| 1960-1970 | 604 |
| 1970-1980 | 548 |
| 1980-1990 | 408 |
| 1990-2000 | 232 |
| 2000-2010 | 143 |
| 2010-2019 | 118 |
| 2020-2029 | 55 |
Famous people named Tessie
- Tessie Agana: Actress
- Tessie O'Shea: Actress, Singer
Fun facts
- 'Tessie' was a popular 1902 Broadway song adopted by Boston Red Sox fans in 1903 as a rally cry.
- The name was most frequently used as an independent given name in the United States around 1900.