Carissa
boy nameCarissa entered the US charts in 1985, peaked at #6229 in 1989, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1985–2025
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rank today
#6229
peak (1989)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #6376 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Carissa are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Carissa alive today was born around 1989, making them about 36 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Carissa in 2025?
- Carissa is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Carissa most popular?
- Carissa peaked in 1989, reaching #6229 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Carissa with classmates?
- Carissa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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