Girls name · Virginia
Bessie in Virginia
In 1980, 5 babies born in Virginia were named Bessie, making it the #651 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 4,745.
Popularity over time
Bessie in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 118 | #16 |
| 1919 | 170 | #36 |
| 1928 | 116 | #55 |
| 1937 | 78 | #69 |
| 1945 | 37 | #153 |
| 1954 | 24 | #250 |
| 1963 | 13 | #373 |
| 1980 | 5 | #651 |
Bessie had its most births in Virginia in 1916, when 199 babies were given the name. Bessie's highest rank in Virginia was #16, set in 1910.
Ranked #16 in 1910, Bessie was #651 by 1980 in Virginia.
Nationally, Bessie's strongest state was Alabama, where it hit #6 in 1911. See Bessie in every state →
How popular is Bessie in Virginia?
In 1980, 5 babies born in Virginia were named Bessie, making it the #651 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 4,745.
How many babies are named Bessie in Virginia?
Virginia recorded 5 births of babies named Bessie in 1980.
What is the rank of Bessie in Virginia?
Bessie ranked #651 among girls names in Virginia in 1980.
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.