Will my child share the name Tess with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 9 UK babies named Tess per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Tess in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Tess becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Tess has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1459 places in the last five years. Its peak was #423 in 2005. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.

Is Tess a good choice for a distinctive name?

Tess is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Tess a popular baby name in the United States?

Tess does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2772

Tess

Tess is a distinctive choice, ranked #2772 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Tess in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#2772

About the Name Tess

Tess has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1459 places in five years. It was most popular in 2005 at #423 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Tess is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.