Marissa
A female given name from Spanish, a contraction of Maria Lisa or Maria Luisa, though sometimes regarded as a re-interpretation of the name Melissa as a homophone in…
Every Marissa since 1936 — 121,112 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Marissa
Marissa is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,679 in 2025 with 123 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1936, 121,112 American babies have been named Marissa. Its peak came in 1994, when 6,260 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 Marissa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Marissa 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 | 123 | #1,679 | — | — |
| 2024 | 146 | #1,495 | — | — |
| 2023 | 138 | #1,547 | — | — |
| 2022 | 180 | #1,313 | — | — |
| 2021 | 190 | #1,241 | — | — |
| 2020 | 228 | #1,083 | — | — |
| 2019 | 307 | #877 | — | — |
| 2018 | 306 | #886 | — | — |
| 2017 | 433 | #678 | — | — |
| 2016 | 507 | #597 | — | — |
| 2015 | 583 | #536 | — | — |
| 2014 | 683 | #466 | — | — |
| 2013 | 820 | #377 | — | — |
| 2012 | 1,007 | #320 | — | — |
| 2011 | 1,245 | #257 | — | — |
| 2010 | 1,532 | #202 | — | — |
| 2009 | 1,796 | #183 | — | — |
| 2008 | 2,174 | #155 | 6 | #12,031 |
| 2007 | 2,622 | #132 | — | — |
| 2006 | 3,163 | #104 | — | — |
| 2005 | 3,592 | #91 | — | — |
| 2004 | 4,009 | #78 | 16 | #5,165 |
| 2003 | 3,517 | #95 | 7 | #9,276 |
| 2002 | 3,317 | #99 | — | — |
| 2001 | 3,853 | #79 | 6 | #10,074 |
| 2000 | 4,025 | #78 | 8 | #7,927 |
| 1995 | 6,081 | #53 | 13 | #4,700 |
| 1990 | 3,806 | #87 | 21 | #3,022 |
| 1985 | 1,890 | #152 | 19 | #2,663 |
| 1980 | 1,403 | #193 | — | — |
| 1975 | 381 | #484 | 6 | #5,208 |
| 1970 | 263 | #631 | — | — |
| 1965 | 114 | #964 | — | — |
| 1960 | 92 | #1,134 | — | — |
| 1955 | 39 | #1,657 | — | — |
| 1950 | 7 | #4,585 | — | — |
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Famous people named Marissa
- Marissa Mayer Businessperson · b. 1975
- Marissa Jaret Winokur Actor · b. 1973
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Marissa mean?
A female given name from Spanish, a contraction of Maria Lisa or Maria Luisa, though sometimes regarded as a re-interpretation of the name Melissa as a homophone in another European language.
How popular is the name Marissa in 2025?
Marissa ranked #1,679 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 123 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Marissa?
121,112 babies have been named Marissa in the United States since 1936, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Marissa most popular?
Marissa peaked in 1994, when 6,260 newborns received the name.
Is Marissa a boy or girl name?
Marissa is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Marissa rising or falling?
Marissa is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Marissa?
Well-known people named Marissa include Marissa Mayer (businessperson), Marissa Jaret Winokur (actor).