Cerissa
girl nameCerissa entered the US charts in 1975, peaked at #1904 in 1980, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1975–2025
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rank today
#1904
peak (1980)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #3045 |
| 1980s | #3932 |
| 1990s | #10152 |
| 2000s | #13463 |
| 2010s | #12276 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Cerissa are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cerissa alive today was born around 1982, making them about 43 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cerissa in 2025?
- Cerissa is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Cerissa most popular?
- Cerissa peaked in 1980, reaching #1904 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Cerissa with classmates?
- Cerissa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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