FIRST NAME
Melissa
Melissa is the 21st most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 674,625 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 599 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #21 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
1,149,040
living · #30
2020 CENSUS
674,625
living · #21
BABIES NAMED MELISSA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
2025747
As a female name, Melissa peaked in 1979, when 34,050 babies were named Melissa (the #2 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #7,465 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
599
living · #7,465
BABIES NAMED MELISSA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1956–2015
20155
As a male name, Melissa peaked in 1980, when 138 babies were named Melissa (the #747 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)