How Popular (or Rare) was Tessa in 1996?

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#226
1996 Rank
1,254
1996 Births
#190
Best Rank (2007)
1,753
Peak Year (2007)
38,489
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 1,398
Rarity Factor (1996)

📊 The Tessa Story

Tessa is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #226 in 1996 with 1,254 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 1,753 births ranking #190. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 1,398 girls born was named Tessa. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from United States; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: English diminutive usage  |  Meaning: to harvest in one route; late summer in another nickname route

Tessa is a polished short name most often linked to Theresa. It feels bright, graceful, and quietly classic.

The name gained independent life because it sounded more streamlined and modern than some longer traditional forms. Its warmth and simplicity have helped it stay attractive across decades.

Did you know?Tessa often feels fully standalone today even though it began as a short form.
Similar namesThea, Talia, Tilly, Tess, Sophie

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