Bessye vs Besty
Side-by-side comparison of Bessye and Besty - popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Bessye | Besty |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 105 | 53 |
| Peak Year | 1916 | 1945 |
| Peak Year Births | 13 | 9 |
| Peak Decade | 1910s | 1960s |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1903 | 1945 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Bessye | Besty |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 10 | - |
| 1910s | 54 | - |
| 1920s | 18 | - |
| 1930s | 18 | - |
| 1940s | 5 | 9 |
| 1950s | - | 6 |
| 1960s | - | 20 |
| 1970s | - | 18 |
Data Sources
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, ssa.gov/oact/babynames.
Source: SSA Annual Name Rankings, 1903–1946.