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