Merissa
girl nameMerissa entered the US charts in 1962, peaked at #1045 in 1995, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1962–2025
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rank today
#1045
peak (1995)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #6160 |
| 1970s | #3197 |
| 1980s | #1576 |
| 1990s | #1283 |
| 2000s | #2561 |
| 2010s | #9957 |
Living bearers
About 3,300 people named Merissa are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Merissa 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 Merissa in 2025?
- Merissa is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Merissa most popular?
- Merissa peaked in 1995, reaching #1045 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Merissa with classmates?
- Merissa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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