Hesta vs Hessie
Side-by-side comparison of Hesta and Hessie - popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Hesta | Hessie |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 26 | 1,118 |
| Peak Year | 1920 | 1920 |
| Peak Year Births | 10 | 44 |
| Peak Decade | 1920s | 1910s |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1920 | 1880 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Hesta | Hessie |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | - | 65 |
| 1890s | - | 139 |
| 1900s | - | 168 |
| 1910s | - | 253 |
| 1920s | 26 | 253 |
| 1930s | - | 122 |
| 1940s | - | 81 |
| 1950s | - | 37 |
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, 1920–1928.