Marisa
A female given name from Spanish, variant of Marissa.
Every Marisa since 1934 — 48,773 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Marisa
Marisa is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,178 in 2025 with 25 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1934, 48,773 American babies have been named Marisa. Its peak came in 1995, when 2,198 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Marisa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Marisa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | #5,178 | — | — |
| 2024 | 38 | #3,939 | — | — |
| 2023 | 45 | #3,510 | — | — |
| 2022 | 37 | #4,016 | — | — |
| 2021 | 40 | #3,780 | — | — |
| 2020 | 68 | #2,539 | — | — |
| 2019 | 62 | #2,742 | — | — |
| 2018 | 54 | #3,034 | — | — |
| 2017 | 88 | #2,176 | — | — |
| 2016 | 98 | #2,028 | — | — |
| 2015 | 108 | #1,891 | — | — |
| 2014 | 175 | #1,342 | — | — |
| 2013 | 172 | #1,358 | — | — |
| 2012 | 258 | #977 | — | — |
| 2011 | 308 | #859 | — | — |
| 2010 | 330 | #817 | — | — |
| 2009 | 411 | #705 | — | — |
| 2008 | 479 | #644 | — | — |
| 2007 | 612 | #516 | — | — |
| 2006 | 611 | #498 | — | — |
| 2005 | 800 | #391 | — | — |
| 2004 | 953 | #335 | — | — |
| 2003 | 945 | #333 | — | — |
| 2002 | 933 | #327 | — | — |
| 2001 | 982 | #319 | — | — |
| 2000 | 1,052 | #302 | — | — |
| 1995 | 2,198 | #147 | — | — |
| 1990 | 1,111 | #255 | — | — |
| 1985 | 972 | #258 | 6 | #6,240 |
| 1980 | 1,086 | #235 | — | — |
| 1975 | 560 | #371 | 5 | #5,991 |
| 1970 | 401 | #497 | — | — |
| 1965 | 303 | #547 | — | — |
| 1960 | 338 | #528 | — | — |
| 1955 | 88 | #1,080 | — | — |
| 1950 | 7 | #4,584 | — | — |
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Famous people named Marisa
- Marisa Paredes Actor · b. 1946
- Marisa Berenson Actor · b. 1947
- Marisa Tomei Actor · b. 1964
- Marisa Pavan Actor · b. 1932
- Marisa Mell Actor · 1939–1992
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Marisa mean?
A female given name from Spanish, variant of Marissa.
How popular is the name Marisa in 2025?
Marisa ranked #5,178 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 25 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Marisa?
48,773 babies have been named Marisa in the United States since 1934, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Marisa most popular?
Marisa peaked in 1995, when 2,198 newborns received the name.
Is Marisa a boy or girl name?
Marisa is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Marisa rising or falling?
Marisa is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Marisa?
Well-known people named Marisa include Marisa Paredes (actor), Marisa Berenson (actor), Marisa Tomei (actor).