Mellisa
girl nameMellisa entered the US charts in 1952, peaked at #739 in 1979, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1952–2025
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rank today
#739
peak (1979)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #4353 |
| 1960s | #1898 |
| 1970s | #878 |
| 1980s | #1027 |
| 1990s | #2325 |
| 2000s | #7309 |
| 2010s | #15547 |
| 2020s | #15293 |
Living bearers
About 4,400 people named Mellisa are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Mellisa alive today was born around 1981, making them about 44 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Mellisa in 2025?
- Mellisa is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Mellisa most popular?
- Mellisa peaked in 1979, reaching #739 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Mellisa with classmates?
- Mellisa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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