Calissa
Every Calissa since 1962 — 910 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Calissa
Calissa is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,970 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1962, 910 American babies have been named Calissa. Its peak came in 2001, when 49 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Calissa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Calissa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #7,970 |
| 2024 | 13 | #8,050 |
| 2023 | 7 | #12,392 |
| 2022 | 12 | #8,634 |
| 2021 | 12 | #8,577 |
| 2020 | 14 | #7,634 |
| 2019 | 12 | #8,689 |
| 2018 | 24 | #5,344 |
| 2017 | 20 | #6,090 |
| 2016 | 14 | #8,067 |
| 2015 | 31 | #4,511 |
| 2014 | 29 | #4,795 |
| 2013 | 41 | #3,722 |
| 2012 | 27 | #5,132 |
| 2011 | 19 | #6,610 |
| 2010 | 33 | #4,412 |
| 2009 | 41 | #3,808 |
| 2008 | 35 | #4,374 |
| 2007 | 44 | #3,660 |
| 2006 | 37 | #4,012 |
| 2005 | 41 | #3,599 |
| 2004 | 36 | #3,913 |
| 2003 | 27 | #4,695 |
| 2002 | 32 | #3,996 |
| 2001 | 49 | #2,930 |
| 2000 | 29 | #4,201 |
| 1995 | 7 | #10,687 |
| 1990 | 11 | #7,377 |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,455 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Calissa in 2025?
Calissa ranked #7,970 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Calissa?
910 babies have been named Calissa in the United States since 1962, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Calissa most popular?
Calissa peaked in 2001, when 49 newborns received the name.
Is Calissa a boy or girl name?
Calissa is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Calissa rising or falling?
Calissa is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.