Marissa
boy nameMarissa entered the US charts in 1975, peaked at #2598 in 1985, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1975–2025
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rank today
#2598
peak (1985)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #4642 |
| 1980s | #3941 |
| 1990s | #6035 |
| 2000s | #8269 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Marissa are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Marissa alive today was born around 1990, making them about 35 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Marissa in 2025?
- Marissa is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Marissa most popular?
- Marissa peaked in 1985, reaching #2598 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Marissa with classmates?
- Marissa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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