Compare two names
Gussie and Hessie side by side: Gussie peaked in 1918 and Hessie in 1920; in 2025 they were given to 0 and 0 babies.
Gussie and Hessie, year by year
Girls and boys together; Gussie solid, Hessie dashed.
| Gussie | Hessie | |
|---|---|---|
| Births 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Rank 2025 | not ranked | not ranked |
| Recorded since 1880 | 14,182 | 1,134 |
| Peak year | 1918 | 1920 |
| Girls | 92% | 99% |
| Alive, estimated | 1,630 | 102 |
| Median age | 78 | 82 |
Both names: SSA national file, published May 8, 2026, and SSA’s cohort life tables.