Tess is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #545 in 2003 with 56 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2009 with 95 births ranking #438. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 51.4%. In 2003, approximately 1 in every 4,976 girls born was named Tess. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.