Holding steady.
Popularity of Ressie since 1881
Babies named Ressie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1917, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Ressie's real moment was 1903.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 51 |
| 1890s | 155 |
| 1900s | 263 |
| 1910s | 420 |
| 1920s | 423 |
| 1930s | 220 |
| 1940s | 146 |
| 1950s | 68 |
| 1960s | 55 |
| 1970s | 17 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ressie is a name that saw its greatest usage in the early 20th century, reaching a peak in 1903. Although it was first recorded in 1881, it never achieved widespread popularity enough to rank in the top 1000. The name's trajectory has been relatively stable, with occasional births in recent years but no significant revival. Its origins are tied to the diminutive forms of Rachelle or Rosalie, reflecting naming trends of the era. While top states are not recorded, the name was likely concentrated in areas with English and French heritage. Today, it remains a rare and nostalgic choice, appreciated for its vintage charm.
Ressie is a diminutive or affectionate variant of names like Rachelle (a form of Rachel, from Hebrew 'ewe') or Rosalie (from Latin 'rosa', rose). It emerged in the late 19th century as part of the trend of nickname-like feminine names ending in -ie or -y. Its usage peaked in the early 1900s in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ress
Variants: Ressy, Ressee
Sibling names for Ressie
Names that share Ressie's style, for a brother or sister.
