Girls name · California
Tessa in California
In 2025, 94 babies born in California were named Tessa, making it the #349 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1961, add up to 5,225.
Popularity over time
Tessa in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 6 | #1580 |
| 1972 | 27 | #645 |
| 1981 | 58 | #489 |
| 1990 | 142 | #330 |
| 1998 | 109 | #379 |
| 2007 | 188 | #258 |
| 2016 | 127 | #323 |
| 2025 | 94 | #349 |
No year in California had more Tessa births than 2007, when 188 were born. Tessa's highest rank in California was #258, set in 2007.
Rank swung between #258 (2007) and #1648 (1967) in California, from #1580 in 1961 to #349 in 2025.
Nationally, Tessa's strongest state was Wyoming, where it hit #43 in 2010. See Tessa in every state →
How popular is Tessa in California?
In 2025, 94 babies born in California were named Tessa, making it the #349 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1961, add up to 5,225.
How many babies are named Tessa in California?
In 2025, 94 babies born in California were named Tessa.
What is the rank of Tessa in California?
Tessa's 2025 rank among girls names in California was #349.
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.
The same name elsewhere