Girls name · California
Tessa in California
Tessa was the 349th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 94 babies named Tessa that year. Since 1961, California families have named 5,225 babies Tessa.
Popularity over time
Tessa in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 6 | 1580th |
| 1972 | 27 | 645th |
| 1981 | 58 | 489th |
| 1990 | 142 | 330th |
| 1998 | 109 | 379th |
| 2007 | 188 | 258th |
| 2016 | 127 | 323rd |
| 2025 | 94 | 349th |
Its rank among girls names in California climbed from 1580th in 1961 to 349th in 2025.
The most babies named Tessa in California in a single year was 188, in 2007. Its best showing was 258th among girls names in 2007.
Across the country, Tessa reached its best rank of 43rd in Wyoming (2010). See Tessa in every state →
How popular is Tessa in California?
Tessa was the 349th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 94 babies named Tessa that year. Since 1961, California families have named 5,225 babies Tessa.
How many babies are named Tessa in California?
In 2025, 94 babies were named Tessa in California. The most babies named Tessa in California in a single year was 188, in 2007.
What is the rank of Tessa in California?
Tessa ranked 349th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 258th among girls names in 2007.
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.
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