Holding steady.
Popularity of Vessie since 1881
Babies named Vessie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1917, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Vessie's real moment was 1881.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 13 |
| 1890s | 74 |
| 1900s | 63 |
| 1910s | 140 |
| 1920s | 121 |
| 1930s | 56 |
| 1940s | 34 |
| 1950s | 12 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Vessie is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1881, its peak year of use. Despite being recorded for over a century, it has never achieved widespread popularity. The name's trajectory has remained stable at very low usage levels, with no evidence of a revival in the 1880s decade or later. Its origins are obscure, likely an English diminutive or a creative spelling variant. Due to its scarcity, Vessie lacks strong associations with any particular region or cultural group, and no top states for its use are documented. For parents seeking a truly distinctive and uncommon name, Vessie offers a historical rarity with an old-fashioned charm.
The name Vessie is of uncertain origin and is not well documented in historical name records. It may have arisen as a pet form of names such as Vesta or Vesper, or possibly as a feminine diminutive of names beginning with 'Ves-'. Its appearance in U.S. records dates to the late 19th century, suggesting it was a rare coinage rather than a traditional name.
Sibling names for Vessie
Names that share Vessie's style, for a brother or sister.
