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Dessa

Dessa is a girl name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Dessa?

Recorded births named Dessa by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	1,817 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Dessa's popularity over time

Babies named Dessa per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 2001 (31/yr).

When was Dessa popular?

Dessa reached its peak in 2001, when it was the #6775 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 2000s name.

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