Ressie Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: RESS-ee /ˈrɛsi/
Origin: English; diminutive of Vanessa
Meaning: Diminutive of Vanessa; a name of uncertain origin
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Ressie is believed to be a diminutive form of the name Theresa, which has its roots in the Greek name Therasia, derived from the word 'thera,' meaning 'to harvest' or 'to reap.' The name Theresa gained prominence through Saint Teresa of Ávila, a prominent figure in the 16th century known for her mystical writings and reform of the Carmelite order. The name was further popularized in various forms across different cultures, including the Latin 'Teresa' and the Spanish 'Teresa,' before making its way into English-speaking contexts.
Historically, the name Theresa has been associated with various saints and royal figures, particularly in the Christian tradition. Saint Teresa of Ávila, canonized in 1614, is one of the most notable bearers of the name, and her influence extended into literature and spirituality, making the name significant in religious contexts.
The name's various forms appeared in English texts as early as the 17th century, notably in the King James Bible, which contributed to its recognition and usage in English-speaking regions. Culturally, the name Ressie, as a derivative of Theresa, carries connotations of strength and resilience, often associated with the virtues of compassion and dedication exemplified by its namesake saints.
The diminutive form Ressie may evoke a sense of familiarity and affection, reflecting the broader cultural practice of using shortened names to convey intimacy. Over the centuries, the name has been embraced in various communities, often symbolizing a connection to heritage and tradition.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ressie was first seen in the United States in 1881.
Ressie has ranked as high as #1695 nationally, which occurred in 1923, and has been most popular in Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, South Carolina, and North Carolina.
In the past 5 years the name Ressie has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Ressie is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Ressie was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Ressie.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1974 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1971 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1970 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1969 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1968 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1967 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1964 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1962 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1961 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1960 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1959 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1958 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1957 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1956 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1955 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1953 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1952 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1951 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1950 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1949 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1948 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 1947 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1946 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1945 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1944 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1943 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 1942 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1941 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1940 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 1939 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 1938 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 1937 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 1936 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 1935 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 1934 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| 1933 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 1932 | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| 1931 | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| 1930 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 1929 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| 1928 | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| 1927 | 47 | 0 | 47 |
| 1926 | 37 | 0 | 37 |
| 1925 | 35 | 0 | 35 |
| 1924 | 42 | 0 | 42 |
| 1923 | 64 | 5 | 59 |
| 1922 | 56 | 6 | 50 |
| 1921 | 56 | 7 | 49 |
| 1920 | 49 | 0 | 49 |
| 1919 | 45 | 0 | 45 |
| 1918 | 43 | 0 | 43 |
| 1917 | 63 | 0 | 63 |
| 1916 | 51 | 0 | 51 |
| 1915 | 57 | 0 | 57 |
| 1914 | 37 | 0 | 37 |
| 1913 | 36 | 0 | 36 |
| 1912 | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| 1911 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| 1910 | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| 1909 | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| 1908 | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| 1907 | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| 1906 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| 1905 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| 1904 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 1903 | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| 1902 | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| 1901 | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| 1900 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 1899 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 1898 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 1897 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 1896 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 1895 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1894 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1893 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1892 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1891 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1890 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1889 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1888 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1887 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1886 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1884 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1883 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1881 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Top States for Ressie (1937)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NC | 5 |