Melisa
Every Melisa since 1948 — 19,121 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Melisa
Melisa is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,950 in 2025 with 57 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1948, 19,121 American babies have been named Melisa. Its peak came in 1979, when 661 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Melisa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Melisa 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 | 57 | #2,950 | — | — |
| 2024 | 53 | #3,071 | — | — |
| 2023 | 54 | #3,073 | — | — |
| 2022 | 51 | #3,201 | — | — |
| 2021 | 53 | #3,098 | — | — |
| 2020 | 44 | #3,479 | — | — |
| 2019 | 67 | #2,623 | — | — |
| 2018 | 69 | #2,551 | — | — |
| 2017 | 74 | #2,454 | — | — |
| 2016 | 73 | #2,497 | — | — |
| 2015 | 69 | #2,609 | — | — |
| 2014 | 83 | #2,264 | — | — |
| 2013 | 110 | #1,841 | — | — |
| 2012 | 126 | #1,682 | — | — |
| 2011 | 132 | #1,636 | — | — |
| 2010 | 129 | #1,655 | — | — |
| 2009 | 134 | #1,671 | — | — |
| 2008 | 153 | #1,524 | — | — |
| 2007 | 163 | #1,451 | — | — |
| 2006 | 189 | #1,273 | — | — |
| 2005 | 188 | #1,215 | — | — |
| 2004 | 253 | #953 | — | — |
| 2003 | 228 | #1,016 | — | — |
| 2002 | 200 | #1,067 | — | — |
| 2001 | 216 | #995 | — | — |
| 2000 | 213 | #998 | — | — |
| 1995 | 197 | #958 | — | — |
| 1990 | 264 | #778 | — | — |
| 1985 | 379 | #526 | — | — |
| 1980 | 566 | #405 | — | — |
| 1975 | 548 | #379 | — | — |
| 1970 | 556 | #410 | — | — |
| 1965 | 372 | #495 | — | — |
| 1960 | 140 | #882 | — | — |
| 1955 | 36 | #1,763 | — | — |
| 1950 | 6 | #5,098 | — | — |
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Famous people named Melisa
- Melisa Aslı Pamuk Celebrity · b. 1991
- Melisa Sözen Actor · b. 1985
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Melisa in 2025?
Melisa ranked #2,950 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 57 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Melisa?
19,121 babies have been named Melisa in the United States since 1948, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Melisa most popular?
Melisa peaked in 1979, when 661 newborns received the name.
Is Melisa a boy or girl name?
Melisa is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Melisa rising or falling?
Melisa is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Melisa?
Well-known people named Melisa include Melisa Aslı Pamuk (celebrity), Melisa Sözen (actor).