Merissa
Every Merissa since 1962 — 3,412 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Merissa
Merissa is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1962, 3,412 American babies have been named Merissa. Its peak came in 1995, when 172 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 Merissa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Merissa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 6 | #14,978 |
| 2018 | 9 | #11,156 |
| 2017 | 6 | #15,330 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,483 |
| 2015 | 8 | #12,629 |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,635 |
| 2013 | 13 | #8,898 |
| 2012 | 15 | #8,078 |
| 2011 | 20 | #6,493 |
| 2010 | 30 | #4,823 |
| 2009 | 34 | #4,441 |
| 2008 | 52 | #3,250 |
| 2007 | 68 | #2,699 |
| 2006 | 73 | #2,532 |
| 2005 | 77 | #2,333 |
| 2004 | 76 | #2,304 |
| 2003 | 83 | #2,118 |
| 2002 | 75 | #2,217 |
| 2001 | 85 | #2,006 |
| 2000 | 88 | #1,933 |
| 1995 | 172 | #1,047 |
| 1990 | 168 | #1,060 |
| 1985 | 65 | #1,752 |
| 1980 | 50 | #2,088 |
| 1975 | 26 | #2,857 |
| 1970 | 14 | #4,174 |
| 1965 | 6 | #6,272 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Merissa in 2025?
Merissa did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Merissa?
3,412 babies have been named Merissa in the United States since 1962, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Merissa most popular?
Merissa peaked in 1995, when 172 newborns received the name.
Is Merissa a boy or girl name?
Merissa is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Merissa rising or falling?
Merissa is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.