Malissa
Every Malissa since 1880 — 8,866 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Malissa
Malissa is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,546 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 8,866 American babies have been named Malissa. Its peak came in 1979, when 307 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Malissa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Malissa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,546 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 7 | #12,966 |
| 2022 | 5 | #16,835 |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,616 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,747 |
| 2019 | 5 | #17,099 |
| 2018 | 14 | #8,010 |
| 2017 | 6 | #15,261 |
| 2016 | 12 | #9,222 |
| 2015 | 11 | #9,913 |
| 2014 | 16 | #7,522 |
| 2013 | 13 | #8,882 |
| 2012 | 8 | #12,978 |
| 2011 | 16 | #7,667 |
| 2010 | 12 | #9,590 |
| 2009 | 20 | #6,724 |
| 2008 | 32 | #4,722 |
| 2007 | 32 | #4,627 |
| 2006 | 28 | #5,047 |
| 2005 | 31 | #4,445 |
| 2004 | 30 | #4,568 |
| 2003 | 30 | #4,376 |
| 2002 | 32 | #4,042 |
| 2001 | 32 | #3,998 |
| 2000 | 35 | #3,706 |
| 1995 | 60 | #2,228 |
| 1990 | 150 | #1,151 |
| 1985 | 170 | #930 |
| 1980 | 207 | #793 |
| 1975 | 231 | #659 |
| 1970 | 265 | #630 |
| 1965 | 126 | #896 |
| 1960 | 51 | #1,571 |
| 1955 | 22 | #2,380 |
| 1950 | 20 | #2,226 |
| 1945 | 10 | #3,045 |
| 1940 | 18 | #1,939 |
| 1935 | 14 | #2,263 |
| 1930 | 21 | #1,787 |
| 1925 | 18 | #2,159 |
| 1920 | 28 | #1,571 |
| 1915 | 23 | #1,553 |
| 1910 | 22 | #932 |
| 1905 | 23 | #771 |
| 1900 | 30 | #652 |
| 1895 | 24 | #636 |
| 1890 | 20 | #592 |
| 1885 | 25 | #423 |
| 1880 | 22 | #348 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Malissa in 2025?
Malissa ranked #11,546 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Malissa?
8,866 babies have been named Malissa in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Malissa most popular?
Malissa peaked in 1979, when 307 newborns received the name.
Is Malissa a boy or girl name?
Malissa is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Malissa rising or falling?
Malissa is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.