Girls name · Illinois
Tessa in Illinois
Tessa was the 197th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 52 babies named Tessa that year. Since 1964, Illinois families have named 2,570 babies Tessa.
Popularity over time
Tessa in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 5 | 1179th |
| 1978 | 18 | 544th |
| 1986 | 23 | 442nd |
| 1994 | 45 | 288th |
| 2001 | 53 | 269th |
| 2009 | 82 | 164th |
| 2017 | 72 | 168th |
| 2025 | 52 | 197th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois climbed from 1179th in 1964 to 197th in 2025.
The most babies named Tessa in Illinois in a single year was 101, in 2008. Its best showing was 120th among girls names in 2021.
Across the country, Tessa reached its best rank of 43rd in Wyoming (2010). See Tessa in every state →
How popular is Tessa in Illinois?
Tessa was the 197th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 52 babies named Tessa that year. Since 1964, Illinois families have named 2,570 babies Tessa.
How many babies are named Tessa in Illinois?
In 2025, 52 babies were named Tessa in Illinois. The most babies named Tessa in Illinois in a single year was 101, in 2008.
What is the rank of Tessa in Illinois?
Tessa ranked 197th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 120th among girls names in 2021.
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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