Tessie
Meaning
“Victorian-era pet form of Theresa, Greek, possibly to harvest, that became a standalone given name.”
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Tessie peaked in the 1890s and the 1920s in nearly equal measure.
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Popularity in Brazil
22 people · the #116,443 first name in Brazil · median age 40
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Tessie
People given the name Tessie in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1950 to 1989. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Tessie deep dive
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