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Bess
GirlMeaning of Bess: English: 'pledged to God'
Bess is a girl's name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 14107th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025 and 5891st in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#14107
5 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#5891
3 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
7,176
First recorded 1880 · peak 1894
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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