Ressie vs Resa
Side-by-side comparison of Ressie and Resa — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Ressie | Resa |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 1,823 | 1,046 |
| Peak Year | 1917 | 1962 |
| Peak Year Births | 63 | 49 |
| Peak Decade | 1920ss | 1960ss |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1881 | 1920 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Ressie | Resa |
|---|---|---|
| 1880ss | 51 | — |
| 1890ss | 155 | — |
| 1900ss | 263 | — |
| 1910ss | 420 | — |
| 1920ss | 423 | 10 |
| 1930ss | 220 | — |
| 1940ss | 146 | 64 |
| 1950ss | 68 | 290 |
| 1960ss | 55 | 310 |
| 1970ss | 17 | 171 |
| 1980ss | 5 | 120 |
| 1990ss | — | 54 |
| 2000ss | — | 22 |
| 2010ss | — | 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, 1881–1981.