Lyssa
girl nameLyssa entered the US charts in 1947, peaked at #1691 in 1985, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1947–2025
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rank today
#1691
peak (1985)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #5004 |
| 1950s | #5095 |
| 1960s | #4724 |
| 1970s | #5399 |
| 1980s | #3703 |
| 1990s | #3140 |
| 2000s | #4998 |
| 2010s | #7878 |
| 2020s | #12140 |
Living bearers
About 1,400 people named Lyssa are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lyssa alive today was born around 1991, making them about 34 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lyssa in 2025?
- Lyssa is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Lyssa most popular?
- Lyssa peaked in 1985, reaching #1691 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Lyssa with classmates?
- Lyssa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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