Vessie vs Vester
Side-by-side comparison of Vessie and Vester — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Vessie | Vester |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 513 | 2,566 |
| Peak Year | 1917 | 1922 |
| Peak Year Births | 23 | 74 |
| Peak Decade | 1910ss | 1920ss |
| Gender | Girl | Boy |
| First Recorded Year | 1881 | 1882 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Vessie | Vester |
|---|---|---|
| 1880ss | 13 | 33 |
| 1890ss | 74 | 85 |
| 1900ss | 63 | 122 |
| 1910ss | 140 | 479 |
| 1920ss | 121 | 620 |
| 1930ss | 56 | 416 |
| 1940ss | 34 | 307 |
| 1950ss | 12 | 228 |
| 1960ss | — | 145 |
| 1970ss | — | 82 |
| 1980ss | — | 44 |
| 1990ss | — | 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, 1881–1952.