Tessa Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Parents who choose Tessa often like names such as Tess, Gemma, and Leah for siblings​

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A Deep Dive

Tessa Overview

Meaning

Harvester, to reap, to gather

Gender

Girl

Origin

Greek

Etymology

Derived from the Greek name “Theresa”

Pronunciation

/ˈtɛsə/

Popularity

Tessa is well-loved in various countries, notably in the USA, the UK, and Canada. In the USA, Tessa was ranked as the 323rd most popular name for girls in 2023.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

1 (Pioneering, Independent, Leading)

Name Styles

Classic, Cute, Aesthetic

Associated Traits

Creative, cheerful, dependable, nurturing

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Tessa is often reminiscent of harvest and abundance due to its Greek origins.

Name Day

October 15th (Poland), September 23rd (Germany)
A Deep Dive

Tessa Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Teresa, Theresa, Teresita, Therese, Thérèse

Common Nicknames

T, Tezzie, Tee, Tessa-Bear

Diminutives

Tess, Tessie, Tessy

Famous People

  • Tessa Thompson
    (American Actress)
  • Tessa Virtue
    (Canadian Figure Skater)
  • Tessa Violet
    (American Singer)
  • Tessa Jowell
    (British Politician)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Tessa Young
    ("After," Film)
  • Tessa Thompson
    ("Westworld," TV Series)
  • Tessa Quayle
    ("The Constant Gardener," Film)
  • Tessa Gray
    ("The Infernal Devices," Novel Series)

What Is the Meaning of Tessa?

The name Tessa means “harvester” or “reaper.” If you imagine someone named Tessa, you might picture someone compassionate and caring, with positive and loving energy.

What Is the Origin of The Name Tessa?

Tessa is derived from the Greek name Theresa, which means “harvest.” Its linguistic evolution traces back to early Christian saints who bore the name, making it both historically significant and culturally rich.

Tessa Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Tessa in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#2872021#3312022#3232023
Top 3 Rankings#1902007#2032008#2072009

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Tessa

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023323
(+8 from 2022)
960
(-11 from 2022)
0.05488
2022331
(-44 from 2021)
971
(-143 from 2021)
0.05415
2021287
(-8 from 2020)
1114
(-19 from 2020)
0.06218
2020279
(-19 from 2019)
1133
(-133 from 2019)
0.06409
2019260
(-15 from 2018)
1266
(-62 from 2018)
0.06900
2018245
No change from 2017
1328
(+34 from 2017)
0.07141
2017245
(-16 from 2016)
1294
(-99 from 2016)
0.06850
2016229
(-21 from 2015)
1393
(-167 from 2015)
0.07196
2015208
(+13 from 2014)
1560
(+34 from 2014)
0.07996
2014221
(+23 from 2013)
1526
(+202 from 2013)
0.07800
2013244
(-11 from 2012)
1324
(-42 from 2012)
0.06868
2012233
(-4 from 2011)
1366
(-25 from 2011)
0.07043
2011229
(-8 from 2010)
1391
(-36 from 2010)
0.07179
2010221
(-14 from 2009)
1427
(-141 from 2009)
0.07278
2009207
(-4 from 2008)
1568
(-90 from 2008)
0.07743
2008203
(-13 from 2007)
1658
(-95 from 2007)
0.07960
2007190
(+61 from 2006)
1753
(+400 from 2006)
0.08283
2006251
(+18 from 2005)
1353
(+129 from 2005)
0.06472
2005269
(+6 from 2004)
1224
(+40 from 2004)
0.06031
2004275
(+5 from 2003)
1184
(+72 from 2003)
0.05868
2003280
(+14 from 2002)
1112
(+48 from 2002)
0.05542
2002294
(+7 from 2001)
1064
(+18 from 2001)
0.05387
2001301
(-35 from 2000)
1046
(-164 from 2000)
0.05280
2000266
(-15 from 1999)
1210
(-38 from 1999)
0.06063
1999251
(-27 from 1998)
1248
(-129 from 1998)
0.06411
1998224
(-6 from 1997)
1377
(+19 from 1997)
0.07103
1997218
(+8 from 1996)
1358
(+104 from 1996)
0.07113
1996226
(+27 from 1995)
1254
(+135 from 1995)
0.06541
1995253
(-12 from 1994)
1119
(-39 from 1994)
0.05823
1994241
(-23 from 1993)
1158
(-101 from 1993)
0.05940
1993218
(+18 from 1992)
1259
(+95 from 1992)
0.06386
1992236
(+5 from 1991)
1164
(+15 from 1991)
0.05806
1991241
(+49 from 1990)
1149
(+194 from 1990)
0.05651
1990290
(+80 from 1989)
955
(+261 from 1989)
0.04649
1989370
(+36 from 1988)
694
(+106 from 1988)
0.03484
1988406
(-4 from 1987)
588
(+22 from 1987)
0.03058
1987402
(-27 from 1986)
566
(-53 from 1986)
0.03020
1986375
(-32 from 1985)
619
(-64 from 1985)
0.03354
1985343
(-36 from 1984)
683
(-94 from 1984)
0.03699
1984307
(-18 from 1983)
777
(-39 from 1983)
0.04309
1983289
(+70 from 1982)
816
(+166 from 1982)
0.04559
1982359
(+36 from 1981)
650
(+79 from 1981)
0.03583
1981395
(+131 from 1980)
571
(+210 from 1980)
0.03193
1980526
(-66 from 1979)
361
(-77 from 1979)
0.02027
1979460
(-9 from 1978)
438
(-3 from 1978)
0.02542
1978451
(+185 from 1977)
441
(+179 from 1977)
0.02683
1977636
(-114 from 1976)
262
(-79 from 1976)
0.01593
1976522
(+50 from 1975)
341
(+52 from 1975)
0.02169
1975572
(-7 from 1974)
289
(+4 from 1974)
0.01852
1974565
(-23 from 1973)
285
(-24 from 1973)
0.01820
1973542
(+153 from 1972)
309
(+100 from 1972)
0.01988
1972695
(+14 from 1971)
209
(-6 from 1971)
0.01296
1971709
(+75 from 1970)
215
(+35 from 1970)
0.01227
1970784
(+88 from 1969)
180
(+36 from 1969)
0.00983
1969872
(+94 from 1968)
144
(+29 from 1968)
0.00817
1968966
(+93 from 1967)
115
(+19 from 1967)
0.00673
19671059
(-132 from 1966)
96
(-23 from 1966)
0.00559
1966927
(+80 from 1965)
119
(+12 from 1965)
0.00678
19651007
(-134 from 1964)
107
(-34 from 1964)
0.00586
1964873
(+881 from 1963)
141
(+98 from 1963)
0.00720
19631754
(+358 from 1962)
43
(+12 from 1962)
0.00216
19622112
(-472 from 1961)
31
(-16 from 1961)
0.00153
19611640
(+790 from 1960)
47
(+23 from 1960)
0.00226
19602430
(-515 from 1959)
24
(-10 from 1959)
0.00115
19591915
(+1171 from 1958)
34
(+19 from 1958)
0.00164
19583086
(+223 from 1957)
15
(+2 from 1957)
0.00073
19573309
(+1527 from 1956)
13
(+6 from 1956)
0.00062
19564836
(-2364 from 1955)
7
(-13 from 1955)
0.00034
19552472
(+1018 from 1954)
20
(+9 from 1954)
0.00100
19543490
(-895 from 1953)
11
(-6 from 1953)
0.00055
19532595
(+76 from 1952)
17
(+1 from 1952)
0.00088
19522671
(+23 from 1951)
16
(+1 from 1951)
0.00084
19512694
(-258 from 1950)
15
(-2 from 1950)
0.00081
19502436
(-423 from 1949)
17
(-6 from 1949)
0.00097
19492013
(+57 from 1948)
23
(+1 from 1948)
0.00131
19482070
(-373 from 1947)
22
(-10 from 1947)
0.00126
19471697
(-80 from 1946)
32
(+2 from 1946)
0.00176
19461617
(-285 from 1945)
30
(-6 from 1945)
0.00186
19451332
(+123 from 1944)
36
(+5 from 1944)
0.00267
19441455
(+1794 from 1943)
31
(+22 from 1943)
0.00227
19433249
(+1001 from 1939)
9
(+4 from 1939)
0.00063
19420
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19410
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19400
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19394250
(-403 from 1938)
5
(-1 from 1938)
0.00044
19383847
(+723 from 1929)
6
(+1 from 1929)
0.00053
19370
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19360
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19350
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19340
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19330
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19320
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19310
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19300
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19294570
(+491 from 1924)
5
No change from 1924
0.00043
19280
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19270
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19260
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19250
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19245061
(-1090 from 1923)
5
(-2 from 1923)
0.00039
19233971
(-316 from 1922)
7
(-1 from 1922)
0.00056
19223655
(+368 from 1921)
8
(+1 from 1921)
0.00064
19214023
(+952 from 1920)
7
(+2 from 1920)
0.00055
19204975
(-2153 from 1918)
5
(-6 from 1918)
0.00040
19190
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19182822
(+1595 from 1916)
11
(+6 from 1916)
0.00091
19170
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19164417
(-983 from 1915)
5
(-2 from 1915)
0.00046
19153434
(-1557 from 1904)
7
(+2 from 1904)
0.00068
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19041877
(+55 from 1900)
5
No change from 1900
0.00171
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19001932
(-340 from 1895)
5
No change from 1895
0.00157
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18951592
(-107 from 1894)
5
No change from 1894
0.00202
18941485
(-310 from 1893)
5
(-2 from 1893)
0.00212
18931175
(-90 from 1892)
7
(-1 from 1892)
0.00311
18921085
(+128 from 1891)
8
(+2 from 1891)
0.00356
18911213
First SSA data recorded
6
First SSA data recorded
0.00305
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Tessa

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#3812021#4672022#4752023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#4082021#4652022#4012023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#2792021#2632022#2972023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#1582021#2232022#2722023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#2172021#4392022#2452023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#1222021#1782022#2092023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#2222021#1782022#2432023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#3422021#4292022#4462023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#7132021#3822022#2832023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#2282021#2142022#4222023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#1302021#1812022#1422023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#2682021#2032022#1862023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#2212021#2692022#4242023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#2242021#2802022#2802023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#2442021#4662022#4432023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#1402021#1672022#2022023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#3052021#4862022#3822023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#3072021#3672022#3132023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#5452021#3632022#4982023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#4682021#4122022#5042023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#1622021#1862022#1702023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#4072021#4452022#4202023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#3812021#2552022#4242023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#3192021#6222022#2252023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#4602021#6232022#4722023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#3782021#4312022#4692023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#2882021#2662022#3862023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#1732021#1202022#1552023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2732021#1582022#3072023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#6952021#7182022#5352023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#4152021#5862022#6152023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#5212019#8342020#6322022

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3242019#3162022#2972023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3622021#3072022#3742023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2482020#1182021#2382022

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#6702021#4312022#6122023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#4182019#4012020#4772023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1572020#2392022#2332023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3502018#4082019#3142022

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2142016#1442017#1192023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#6222020#3412021#4872023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1752019#2532020#1212023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#5412017#5562018#5372020

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2602015#1802018#2022023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1752016#1322017#1702021

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1012018#982019#2402021

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1532007#772008#432010

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#3092016#1652018#2122020

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#992013#1022015#922017

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1172019#2262020#1332021

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#3411984

Popularity Rankings for Tessa in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in France

France flagFrance#1632017#1092020#1192021

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#1432021#1192022#1932023

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium flagBelgium#1612006#1612009#1532021

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#1762021#1722022#1682023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#1982021#2372022#2122023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#2062020#4192021#2342022

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#2762020#2072021#2672022

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#2132019#2122020#3052022

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#2802020#2232021#4442022

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3562016#4092017#3992020

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#4372017#4492018#4582023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#7032019#5892020#6402021

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Tessa a Name for Boys or Girls?

Tessa is generally considered a girl’s name, echoing a delicate and loving nature that is culturally perceived as feminine.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Tessa

Tessa in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Tessa Thompson (Actress, born 1983): An American actress acclaimed for her roles in "Westworld" and "Thor: Ragnarok."
  • Tessa Virtue (Figure Skater, born 1989): A Canadian figure skater who, along with her partner Scott Moir, has won multiple Olympic medals.
  • Tessa Violet (Singer, born 1990): An American singer-songwriter and YouTuber known for her indie pop music and engaging online presence.
  • Tessa Jowell (Politician, 1947–2018): A British Labour politician who played a significant role in the 2012 London Olympics.
  • Tessa Hadley (Author, born 1956): A British author celebrated for her contemporary novels and short stories.
  • Tessa Sanderson (Athlete, born 1956): A British javelin thrower who won a gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics.
  • Tessa Young ("After," 2019 Film): A college freshman whose life changes when she meets a mysterious and troubled young man.
  • Tessa Thompson ("Westworld," 2016 TV Series): Plays Charlotte Hale, a high-ranking executive in a futuristic theme park.
  • Tessa Quayle ("The Constant Gardener," 2005 Film): A passionate activist whose murder leads her husband to uncover a conspiracy.
  • Tessa Gray ("The Infernal Devices," 2010 Novel Series by Cassandra Clare): A girl with unique abilities who finds herself in the midst of a supernatural conflict.
  • Tessa Noël ("Highlander: The Series," 1992 TV Series): The girlfriend of immortal warrior Duncan MacLeod, involved in his adventures.
  • "Tessa" (2019 Song): A pop song about a girl named Tessa and her journey of self-discovery.
  • Tessa Township (Pennsylvania, USA): A small township located in the state of Pennsylvania.
  • Tessa Creek (Ontario, Canada): A stream situated in the province of Ontario.
  • Tessa River (Western Australia, Australia): A river flowing through the remote areas of Western Australia.
  • Tessa Mountain (Alaska, USA): A mountain located in the Alaskan Range, offering challenging hikes and stunning views.
  • Tessa Lake (British Columbia, Canada): A lake in British Columbia surrounded by dense forests and ideal for fishing.
  • Tessa Island (Alberta, Canada): An island located in one of Alberta's major lakes.

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