Hessie vs Hesper
Side-by-side comparison of Hessie and Hesper - popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Hessie | Hesper |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | #15413 |
| Total Births (all years) | 1,118 | 108 |
| Peak Year | 1920 | 1982 |
| Peak Year Births | 44 | 10 |
| Peak Decade | 1910s | 1970s |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1880 | 1913 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Hessie | Hesper |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 65 | - |
| 1890s | 139 | - |
| 1900s | 168 | - |
| 1910s | 253 | 18 |
| 1920s | 253 | 17 |
| 1930s | 122 | - |
| 1940s | 81 | - |
| 1950s | 37 | - |
| 1970s | - | 47 |
| 1980s | - | 21 |
| 2020s | - | 5 |
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, 1880–1959.