girl's name
Ressie
RES-ee (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 1,841
Ressie is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1981 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1923, when 64 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1881.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Ressie Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 51 |
| 1890s | 155 |
| 1900s | 263 |
| 1910s | 420 |
| 1920s | 441 |
| 1930s | 220 |
| 1940s | 146 |
| 1950s | 68 |
| 1960s | 55 |
| 1970s | 17 |
| 1980s | 5 |
How Popular Is Ressie?
In 1981, Ressie was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Ressie
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ressie Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ressie over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ressie
- English RES-ee
Sibling Names for Ressie
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ressie — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ressie
How popular is the name Ressie?
In 1981, Ressie was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Ressie a girl's or a boy's name?
Ressie is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ressie?
Ressie has 2 syllables.
When was Ressie most popular?
Ressie peaked in 1923, when 64 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.