Mellissa
girl nameMellissa entered the US charts in 1926, peaked at #639 in 1979, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1926–2025
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rank today
#639
peak (1979)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4851 |
| 1940s | #4691 |
| 1950s | #3236 |
| 1960s | #1389 |
| 1970s | #766 |
| 1980s | #947 |
| 1990s | #2208 |
| 2000s | #6346 |
| 2010s | #12300 |
Living bearers
About 5,400 people named Mellissa are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Mellissa alive today was born around 1979, making them about 46 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Mellissa in 2025?
- Mellissa is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Mellissa most popular?
- Mellissa peaked in 1979, reaching #639 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Mellissa with classmates?
- Mellissa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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