Girls name · Illinois
Bessie in Illinois
Bessie was the 1459th most popular girls name in Illinois in 1991, with 5 babies named Bessie that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 3,074 babies Bessie.
Popularity over time
Bessie in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 70 | 63rd |
| 1920 | 125 | 106th |
| 1930 | 45 | 180th |
| 1940 | 30 | 213th |
| 1950 | 10 | 545th |
| 1960 | 20 | 498th |
| 1970 | 8 | 872nd |
| 1991 | 5 | 1459th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois fell from 63rd in 1910 to 1459th in 1991.
The most babies named Bessie in Illinois in a single year was 180, in 1916. Its best showing was 63rd among girls names in 1910.
Across the country, Bessie reached its best rank of 6th in Alabama (1911). See Bessie in every state →
How popular is Bessie in Illinois?
Bessie was the 1459th most popular girls name in Illinois in 1991, with 5 babies named Bessie that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 3,074 babies Bessie.
How many babies are named Bessie in Illinois?
In 1991, 5 babies were named Bessie in Illinois. The most babies named Bessie in Illinois in a single year was 180, in 1916.
What is the rank of Bessie in Illinois?
Bessie ranked 1459th among girls names in Illinois in 1991. Its best showing was 63rd among girls names in 1910.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.