Besty vs Besse
Side-by-side comparison of Besty and Besse — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Besty | Besse |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 53 | 671 |
| Peak Year | 1945 | 1889 |
| Peak Year Births | 9 | 39 |
| Peak Decade | 1960ss | 1880ss |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1945 | 1880 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Besty | Besse |
|---|---|---|
| 1880ss | — | 214 |
| 1890ss | — | 211 |
| 1900ss | — | 102 |
| 1910ss | — | 78 |
| 1920ss | — | 66 |
| 1940ss | 9 | — |
| 1950ss | 6 | — |
| 1960ss | 20 | — |
| 1970ss | 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, 1945–1976.