Melyssa
girl nameMelyssa entered the US charts in 1965, peaked at #1301 in 1989, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1965–2025
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rank today
#1301
peak (1989)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #4469 |
| 1970s | #3248 |
| 1980s | #2455 |
| 1990s | #2271 |
| 2000s | #4127 |
| 2010s | #6837 |
| 2020s | #12586 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Melyssa has been most popular in CA.
Living bearers
About 2,000 people named Melyssa are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Melyssa alive today was born around 1992, making them about 33 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Melyssa in 2025?
- Melyssa is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Melyssa most popular?
- Melyssa peaked in 1989, reaching #1301 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Melyssa with classmates?
- Melyssa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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