Marissa
Peaked at #53 nationally in 1994, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1936, Marissa has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Marissa — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#53
in 1994
Current rank
#1495
in 2024
Years tracked
79
1936–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1936, Marissa reached its peak popularity for girls in 1994, ranking #53 nationally with 6,245 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #466 (2014) to #1495 (2024) — a 69% drop.
As of 2024, Marissa ranks #1495 nationally for girls, with 145 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,495 | 145 |
| 2023 | #1,547 | 138 |
| 2022 | #1,312 | 180 |
| 2021 | #1,246 | 189 |
| 2020 | #1,083 | 227 |
| 2019 | #877 | 307 |
| 2018 | #886 | 306 |
| 2017 | #678 | 433 |
Marissa — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2663
in 1985
Last ranked
#12029
in 2008
Years tracked
27
1975–2008
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1975, Marissa reached its peak popularity for boys in 1985, ranking #2663 nationally with 19 babies given the name that year.
Marissa hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2008, when it stood at #12029.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | #12,029 | 6 |
| 2004 | #5,162 | 16 |
| 2003 | #9,276 | 7 |
| 2001 | #10,074 | 6 |
| 2000 | #7,926 | 8 |
| 1999 | #9,464 | 6 |
| 1998 | #6,642 | 9 |
| 1997 | #7,034 | 8 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Marissa most popular?
Marissa was most popular in 1994, when it ranked #53 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Marissa becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Marissa?
At least 120,981 babies have been recorded with the name Marissa in the US since 1936, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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