Pessy Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationPEH-see / /ˈpɛsi/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: 'a form of the name Pessah' (Passover); English: diminutive of names like Persephone
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Pessy has Hebrew roots, often associated with the Jewish holiday Passover. In English contexts, it can be seen as a diminutive form of longer names. The name is not widely used and may carry personal or familial significance rather than a broad cultural one.
Similar Names
Variants
- Pessie
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Pessy was first seen in the United States in 1971. Pessy has ranked as high as #1300 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in New York, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Pessy has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Pessy (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 48 | |
| NJ | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1989 | 11 |
| 1990 | 15 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1993 | 13 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 14 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 2000 | 20 |
| 2001 | 20 |
| 2002 | 23 |
| 2003 | 27 |
| 2004 | 25 |
| 2005 | 19 |
| 2006 | 31 |
| 2007 | 32 |
| 2008 | 38 |
| 2009 | 35 |
| 2010 | 41 |
| 2011 | 43 |
| 2012 | 44 |
| 2013 | 44 |
| 2014 | 42 |
| 2015 | 46 |
| 2016 | 34 |
| 2017 | 41 |
| 2018 | 54 |
| 2019 | 41 |
| 2020 | 62 |
| 2021 | 63 |
| 2022 | 43 |
| 2023 | 56 |
| 2024 | 55 |