Karissa
Every Karissa since 1961 — 20,089 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Karissa
Karissa is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,915 in 2025 with 58 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1961, 20,089 American babies have been named Karissa. Its peak came in 1991, when 901 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Karissa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Karissa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 58 | #2,915 |
| 2024 | 67 | #2,623 |
| 2023 | 63 | #2,743 |
| 2022 | 72 | #2,502 |
| 2021 | 75 | #2,399 |
| 2020 | 108 | #1,826 |
| 2019 | 106 | #1,894 |
| 2018 | 110 | #1,844 |
| 2017 | 137 | #1,597 |
| 2016 | 167 | #1,399 |
| 2015 | 196 | #1,249 |
| 2014 | 203 | #1,200 |
| 2013 | 260 | #968 |
| 2012 | 304 | #879 |
| 2011 | 323 | #821 |
| 2010 | 378 | #737 |
| 2009 | 337 | #832 |
| 2008 | 362 | #798 |
| 2007 | 449 | #661 |
| 2006 | 471 | #617 |
| 2005 | 474 | #598 |
| 2004 | 523 | #546 |
| 2003 | 660 | #455 |
| 2002 | 621 | #460 |
| 2001 | 551 | #500 |
| 2000 | 649 | #434 |
| 1995 | 720 | #363 |
| 1990 | 870 | #313 |
| 1985 | 368 | #542 |
| 1980 | 215 | #768 |
| 1975 | 94 | #1,222 |
| 1970 | 48 | #1,840 |
| 1965 | 12 | #3,830 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Karissa in 2025?
Karissa ranked #2,915 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 58 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Karissa?
20,089 babies have been named Karissa in the United States since 1961, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Karissa most popular?
Karissa peaked in 1991, when 901 newborns received the name.
Is Karissa a boy or girl name?
Karissa is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Karissa rising or falling?
Karissa is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.