How Many People Are Named Melissa?
761,881
people in the United States are named Melissa
1 in 439 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#73
⭐⭐ Common
Population Percentage
0.2274%
Of US population
Peak Year
1979
34,179 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
French
Pronunciation:
ME-LEE-SA
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
French form of MELISSA.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 44.4 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
86,764
Texas
58,041
New York
56,823
Pennsylvania
39,013
Ohio
38,959
Illinois
35,052
Florida
29,796
Michigan
29,080
New Jersey
23,830
Indiana
19,886
💡 Fun Facts About "Melissa"
- 825 babies were named Melissa in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1979
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in California
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