Marissa
5 countries#1673 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Marissa was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
121,112 births recorded 1936–2025 · currently #1673 · peaked in 1994 with 6,260 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,374 births recorded 1974–2022 · peaked in 2008 with 96 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,043 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1962 · peaked in 2008 with 86 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
886 births recorded 1986–2022 · currently #3998 · peaked in 2008 with 63 births
Most common in: La Réunion, Guadeloupe, Guyane, Martinique, Essonne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
309 births recorded 1974–2022 · peaked in 2007 with 17 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
22 births recorded 2004–2011 · peaked in 2006 with 5 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Marissa’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #104 | — |
| 2007 | #132 | ↓28 |
| 2008 | #155 | ↓23 |
| 2009 | #183 | ↓28 |
| 2010 | #202 | ↓19 |
| 2011 | #257 | ↓55 |
| 2012 | #320 | ↓63 |
| 2013 | #377 | ↓57 |
| 2014 | #466 | ↓89 |
| 2015 | #534 | ↓68 |
| 2016 | #595 | ↓61 |
| 2017 | #678 | ↓83 |
| 2018 | #883 | ↓205 |
| 2019 | #874 | ↑9 |
| 2020 | #1081 | ↓207 |
| 2021 | #1236 | ↓155 |
| 2022 | #1309 | ↓73 |
| 2023 | #1544 | ↓235 |
| 2024 | #1492 | ↑52 |
| 2025 | #1673 | ↓181 |
Frequently asked questions about Marissa
Is Marissa a popular name?
Yes — Marissa currently ranks #1673 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Marissa more common for boys or girls?
Marissa is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Marissa most popular?
Marissa peaked in 1994 in United States, with 6,260 recorded births that year.
Is Marissa rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Marissa’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4181 in 1936 to #1673 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Marissa?
At least 123,372 babies have been recorded with the name Marissa across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Marissa popular in more than one country?
Yes — Marissa appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Marissa?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Marissa include Denise, Kalilah, Maylin, Miya.
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