Carissa
2 countries#3342 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Carissa was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
28,459 births recorded 1949–2025 · currently #3342 · peaked in 1992 with 1,155 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
191 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #3519 · peaked in 1996 with 17 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
191 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 1996 with 17 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Carissa’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #583 | — |
| 2007 | #625 | ↓42 |
| 2008 | #730 | ↓105 |
| 2009 | #854 | ↓124 |
| 2010 | #827 | ↑27 |
| 2011 | #914 | ↓87 |
| 2012 | #958 | ↓44 |
| 2013 | #1138 | ↓180 |
| 2014 | #1382 | ↓244 |
| 2015 | #1411 | ↓29 |
| 2016 | #1667 | ↓256 |
| 2017 | #1643 | ↑24 |
| 2018 | #1997 | ↓354 |
| 2019 | #2193 | ↓196 |
| 2020 | #2050 | ↑143 |
| 2021 | #2484 | ↓434 |
| 2022 | #3220 | ↓736 |
| 2023 | #2936 | ↑284 |
| 2024 | #3459 | ↓523 |
| 2025 | #3342 | ↑117 |
Frequently asked questions about Carissa
Is Carissa a popular name?
Yes — Carissa currently ranks #3342 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Carissa more common for boys or girls?
Carissa is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Carissa most popular?
Carissa peaked in 1992 in United States, with 1,155 recorded births that year.
Is Carissa rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Carissa’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #5244 in 1949 to #3342 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Carissa?
At least 28,650 babies have been recorded with the name Carissa across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Carissa popular in more than one country?
Yes — Carissa appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Carissa?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Carissa include Azaleah, Aziah, Cheyanne, Conley.
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