girl's name
Wessie
WES-ee (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 371
Wessie is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1956 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 1918, when 21 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1889.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Wessie Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1950s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 17 |
| 1900s | 29 |
| 1910s | 127 |
| 1920s | 117 |
| 1930s | 47 |
| 1940s | 19 |
| 1950s | 10 |
How Popular Is Wessie?
In 1956, Wessie 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 Wessie
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Wessie Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Wessie over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Wessie
- English WES-ee
Sibling Names for Wessie
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Wessie — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Wessie
How popular is the name Wessie?
In 1956, Wessie 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 Wessie a girl's or a boy's name?
Wessie is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Wessie?
Wessie has 2 syllables.
When was Wessie most popular?
Wessie peaked in 1918, when 21 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.