Mellissa Name Popularity and Statistics
Mellissa is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Mellissa?
Mellissa is spelled M-E-L-L-I-S-S-A. The name has 8 letters.
Mellissa Popularity in 2018
Rank#15,682
Recorded Births5
- Girls usage fell 3,901 places to #15,682 and recorded 3 fewer births compared with 2016.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Mellissa Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1991 through 2018. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Girls | 5 | #15,682 |
| 2016 | Girls | 8 | #11,781 |
| 2012 | Girls | 6 | #14,962 |
| 2011 | Girls | 10 | #10,374 |
| 2010 | Girls | 13 | #8,701 |
| 2009 | Girls | 11 | #9,975 |
| 2008 | Girls | 17 | #7,408 |
| 2007 | Girls | 17 | #7,394 |
| 2006 | Girls | 22 | #5,906 |
| 2005 | Girls | 15 | #7,500 |
| 2004 | Girls | 20 | #5,969 |
| 2003 | Girls | 21 | #5,586 |
| 2002 | Girls | 28 | #4,381 |
| 2001 | Girls | 25 | #4,688 |
| 2000 | Girls | 25 | #4,649 |
| 1999 | Girls | 36 | #3,443 |
| 1998 | Girls | 44 | #2,929 |
| 1997 | Girls | 42 | #2,874 |
| 1996 | Girls | 60 | #2,229 |
| 1995 | Girls | 67 | #2,028 |
| 1994 | Girls | 62 | #2,167 |
| 1993 | Girls | 70 | #1,985 |
| 1992 | Girls | 96 | #1,600 |
| 1991 | Girls | 98 | #1,564 |
When Was Mellissa Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1979 · Girls
272 recorded births
National rank #639
1980 · Girls
250 recorded births
National rank #690
1977 · Girls
230 recorded births
National rank #680
1981 · Girls
228 recorded births
National rank #722
Where Mellissa Ranked Highest in 2002
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #3,286 | 5 |