girl name
Melissa
Gender
Girl
Popularity
#420 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Melissa in the US, 1880–2025
Melissa first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1979, when 34,050 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 747.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Frequently asked questions
Is Melissa a boy or a girl name?
Melissa is most commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Melissa?
In 2025, Melissa ranked #420 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Melissa most popular?
Melissa was most popular in 1979, when about 34,050 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.