Celissa
girl nameCelissa entered the US charts in 1966, peaked at #6564 in 1966, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1966–2025
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rank today
#6564
peak (1966)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #6564 |
| 1970s | #8156 |
| 1980s | #7961 |
| 1990s | #14068 |
| 2000s | #10745 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Celissa are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Celissa alive today was born around 1986, making them about 39 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Celissa in 2025?
- Celissa is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Celissa most popular?
- Celissa peaked in 1966, reaching #6564 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Celissa with classmates?
- Celissa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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