Bess Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Bess is a diminutive of the name Elizabeth and means "pledged to God".
Meaning of the Name Bess
Bess is a diminutive of the name Elizabeth. It is of Hebrew origin and means "pledged to God". Bess is a name that has been used as a standalone name as well. It gained popularity in the 19th century and was often used as a nickname for Elizabeth. Bess has a sweet and charming feel to it, making it a timeless choice for a girl's name.
Popularity of the Name Bess
The popularity for the name Bess peaked in popularity in the year 1889 with 182 births, which ranked number 259 out of 2,390 unique names for that year. Bess had the most female births in 1889 with 182, which ranked number 164 out of 1,479 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1894 with 5, which ranked number 1,074 out of 1,239 male names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Bess
- 20 Year Trend of Bess: -57.14% 00
Popularity of Bess by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Bess. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Bess in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Bess is a great pick!
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