Jolissa
Every Jolissa since 1979 — 411 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jolissa
Jolissa 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 1979, 411 American babies have been named Jolissa. Its peak came in 1988, when 21 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Jolissa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jolissa 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 | 8 | #11,655 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,226 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,203 |
| 2019 | 9 | #10,867 |
| 2018 | 7 | #13,069 |
| 2017 | 6 | #14,929 |
| 2016 | 11 | #9,719 |
| 2015 | 12 | #9,202 |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,410 |
| 2013 | 12 | #9,284 |
| 2012 | 18 | #6,989 |
| 2011 | 15 | #7,972 |
| 2010 | 17 | #7,344 |
| 2009 | 20 | #6,674 |
| 2008 | 6 | #16,349 |
| 2007 | 12 | #9,827 |
| 2006 | 20 | #6,464 |
| 2005 | 11 | #9,764 |
| 2004 | 19 | #6,344 |
| 2003 | 5 | #16,933 |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,582 |
| 2001 | 9 | #10,495 |
| 2000 | 11 | #8,838 |
| 1995 | 7 | #11,034 |
| 1990 | 6 | #12,012 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
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| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jolissa in 2025?
Jolissa 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 Jolissa?
411 babies have been named Jolissa in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jolissa most popular?
Jolissa peaked in 1988, when 21 newborns received the name.
Is Jolissa a boy or girl name?
Jolissa is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jolissa rising or falling?
Jolissa is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.