Tess
Tess is making a comeback — from #2680 in 2014 to #546 in 2017.
Note: Tess hasn't appeared in any Australian state's published top-100 list since 2017. State BDM registries publish only the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold no longer show in the data even if babies are still being given them. Read more about coverage limits.
Popularity over the years
That's a jump of 2134 positions. Registrations grew from 1 to 3 (+200%).
Peak popularity: 2015 (7 registrations, ranked #249).
Neighbours in the 2017 ranking
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By state & territory — 2017
How often Tess was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.
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Most popular in South Australia (3 babies)
In 2017: 3 babies named Tess across 1 of 8 states and territories.
Frequently asked questions
- How many babies in Australia have been named Tess?
- Between 2014 and 2017, Tess was registered for 13 babies in the available state datasets.
- Is Tess a popular name in Australia?
- Tess has fallen out of every Australian state's published top-100 list since 2017, when it last ranked #546 with 3 registrations. Each state's Births, Deaths & Marriages registry only publishes the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold disappear from the data even if babies are still being given them.