Pessy Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Yiddish
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Pessy means 'ewe' or 'female lamb' in Yiddish.
Meaning of the Name Pessy
Pessy is a feminine given name of Yiddish origin. It is a diminutive form of the name Pesha, which means 'ewe' or 'female lamb' in Yiddish. Pessy is a popular name within the Jewish community and often associated with traditional Jewish values and customs.
Popularity of the Name Pessy
The popularity for the name Pessy peaked in popularity in the year 2021 with 63 births, which ranked number 4,926 out of 28,927 unique names for that year. Pessy had the most female births in 2021 with 63, which ranked number 2,705 out of 17,628 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Pessy has remained flat over the last ten years from 44 births to 43 births, a decline of -2.27%. Among females, Pessy has remained flat in popularity over the last ten years from 44 births to 43 births, a decline of -2.27%.
Nationwide Popularity of Pessy
- 20 Year Trend of Pessy: 86.96%
- 10 Year Trend of Pessy: -2.27%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Pessy: -2.27%
Popularity of Pessy by State
Among females, Pessy was most popular in Northeastern states with 37 births in the region. It was most commonly used in NY, with 37 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Pessy. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 37 | 465 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Pessy
- Total Births of Pessy: 43 (-0.23%)
- Female Births of Pessy: 43 (-0.23%)
Given the downward trend of Pessy over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -0.23% decrease in total births, for a total of 43 births in 2024. For Females, births for Pessy have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 43 female births in 2024, a decrease of -0.23%.