How Popular (or Rare) was Tessa in 2002?

🇺🇸 United States • Girl

← Back to Search
#294
2002 Rank
1,064
2002 Births
#190
Best Rank (2007)
1,753
Peak Year (2007)
38,489
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 1,689
Rarity Factor (2002)
Popularity Position
Top 2%
Among US girls' names in 2002
Moderately Popular · 1 in 1,689 births

📊 The Tessa Story

Tessa is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #294 in 2002 with 1,064 recorded births. This places Tessa in the top 2% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 1,753 births ranking #190. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 15.2%. In 2002, approximately 1 in every 1,689 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

👥 People Also Viewed (Similar Rank in 2002)

Mercedes
Rank #293 • 1,069 births
Tara
Rank #295 • 1,060 births
Madeleine
Rank #292 • 1,069 births
Try Our Baby Name Popularity Tool - It's Free