Cherissa
girl nameCherissa entered the US charts in 1973, peaked at #4743 in 1980, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1973–2025
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rank today
#4743
peak (1980)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #6499 |
| 1980s | #7308 |
| 1990s | #11443 |
| 2000s | #15432 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Cherissa are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cherissa 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 Cherissa in 2025?
- Cherissa is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Cherissa most popular?
- Cherissa peaked in 1980, reaching #4743 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Cherissa with classmates?
- Cherissa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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