NAME PROFILE
Bess
Bess is a diminutive of Elizabeth, which means 'God is my oath.' The name carries a sense of loyalty and strength, often associated with individuals who are nurturing and supportive. It evokes an image of someone who is both gentle and resilient.
Key Stats
| Total births | 7,176 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1916 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 1986 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 33%TX — 24%IL — 22%PA — 13%MO — 9%
Notable People
Bess Houdini (Magician and Escape Artist) · Bess Truman (Former First Lady of the United States) · Bess Rogers (Singer-Songwriter) · Bess McNeil (Character from *The Haunting*) · Bess of Hardwick (English noblewoman and builder)
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