Girls name · Kentucky
Bessie in Kentucky
Bessie was the 510th most popular girls name in Kentucky in 1990, with 5 babies named Bessie that year. Since 1910, Kentucky families have named 4,691 babies Bessie.
Popularity over time
Bessie in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 115 | 16th |
| 1920 | 181 | 32nd |
| 1929 | 106 | 58th |
| 1939 | 68 | 88th |
| 1949 | 33 | 166th |
| 1959 | 11 | 343rd |
| 1970 | 7 | 436th |
| 1990 | 5 | 510th |
Its rank among girls names in Kentucky fell from 16th in 1910 to 510th in 1990.
The most babies named Bessie in Kentucky in a single year was 195, in 1918. Its best showing was 16th 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 Kentucky?
Bessie was the 510th most popular girls name in Kentucky in 1990, with 5 babies named Bessie that year. Since 1910, Kentucky families have named 4,691 babies Bessie.
How many babies are named Bessie in Kentucky?
In 1990, 5 babies were named Bessie in Kentucky. The most babies named Bessie in Kentucky in a single year was 195, in 1918.
What is the rank of Bessie in Kentucky?
Bessie ranked 510th among girls names in Kentucky in 1990. Its best showing was 16th 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.