Merrissa
girl nameMerrissa entered the US charts in 1979, peaked at #5286 in 1989, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1979–2025
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rank today
#5286
peak (1989)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #10210 |
| 1980s | #7303 |
| 1990s | #8541 |
| 2000s | #12783 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Merrissa are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Merrissa 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 Merrissa in 2025?
- Merrissa is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Merrissa most popular?
- Merrissa peaked in 1989, reaching #5286 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Merrissa with classmates?
- Merrissa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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