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Melissa

Melissa is a girl name of English origin.

  • GenderGirl
  • OriginEnglish
  • StyleModern
  • Syllables3
  • US rank#305

How popular is Melissa?

Popularity in the United States

Melissa has been given to 758,634 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1970s. Its use has declined since that peak.

About 1 in 1,873 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Melissa per year in the United States, 1880–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in France

Melissa has been given to 3,661 babies in France since 1984, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.

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Babies named Melissa per year in France, 1984–2022. Source: INSEE

Popularity in Spain

There are 3,244 people called Melissa living in Spain, with an average age of 23.2.

758,634 Babies named since 1880
1970s Peak decade
Falling Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Melissa

Is Melissa a boy's or a girl's name?

Melissa is most often given to girls.

How popular is the name Melissa?

Melissa has been given to 758,634 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1970s. Its use has declined since that peak.