Rissa
girl nameRissa entered the US charts in 1947, peaked at #4202 in 1957, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1947–2025
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rank today
#4202
peak (1957)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #5270 |
| 1950s | #4806 |
| 1960s | #5862 |
| 1970s | #8144 |
| 1980s | #7974 |
| 1990s | #11438 |
| 2000s | #11890 |
| 2010s | #14108 |
| 2020s | #12621 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Rissa are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Rissa alive today was born around 1986, making them about 39 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Rissa in 2025?
- Rissa is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Rissa most popular?
- Rissa peaked in 1957, reaching #4202 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Rissa with classmates?
- Rissa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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