Girl name
Melissa
As of 2025, Melissa ranks #419 among American girls' names, according to Social Security records. 747 girls received the name that year. Popularity is fading: #349 five years ago, #419 now. SSA records for Melissa go back to 1880; the peak came in 1977 at #2, with 26,879 babies named that year. Geographically, it's strongest in Massachusetts, where it ranks #183 among girl names.
Rankings
2025 rank
#419
among girl names
Trend
Falling
last 5 years
All-time peak
#2
in 1977 (1970s)
Babies in 2025
747
girls named Melissa
Melissa popularity, 1880–2025
Where Melissa is most popular
Share of girls born in 2025:lowhighno data (< 5 births)
Strongest states: Nevada (#214), Massachusetts (#183), California (#207)
Uniqueness score
38/ 100Very common
everywhereone of a kind
A familiar pick that most people will recognize instantly. Based on how many babies per birth were named Melissa in the most recent year of SSA data.
Similar names
Explore lists