Hestel vs Hessie
Side-by-side comparison of Hestel and Hessie — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Hestel | Hessie |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 6 | 1,118 |
| Peak Year | 1923 | 1920 |
| Peak Year Births | 6 | 44 |
| Peak Decade | 1920ss | 1910ss |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1923 | 1880 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Hestel | Hessie |
|---|---|---|
| 1880ss | — | 65 |
| 1890ss | — | 139 |
| 1900ss | — | 168 |
| 1910ss | — | 253 |
| 1920ss | 6 | 253 |
| 1930ss | — | 122 |
| 1940ss | — | 81 |
| 1950ss | — | 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, 1923–1923.