Nyssa
Every Nyssa since 1970 — 1,830 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nyssa
Nyssa is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,489 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 1,830 American babies have been named Nyssa. Its peak came in 2003, when 110 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Nyssa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nyssa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | #6,489 |
| 2024 | 12 | #8,819 |
| 2023 | 18 | #6,604 |
| 2022 | 16 | #7,209 |
| 2021 | 20 | #6,112 |
| 2020 | 23 | #5,447 |
| 2019 | 26 | #5,133 |
| 2018 | 33 | #4,322 |
| 2017 | 36 | #4,130 |
| 2016 | 40 | #3,836 |
| 2015 | 24 | #5,621 |
| 2014 | 26 | #5,273 |
| 2013 | 23 | #5,788 |
| 2012 | 26 | #5,370 |
| 2011 | 29 | #4,886 |
| 2010 | 25 | #5,555 |
| 2009 | 34 | #4,450 |
| 2008 | 40 | #3,989 |
| 2007 | 45 | #3,644 |
| 2006 | 58 | #2,967 |
| 2005 | 65 | #2,623 |
| 2004 | 76 | #2,306 |
| 2003 | 110 | #1,729 |
| 2002 | 73 | #2,258 |
| 2001 | 35 | #3,765 |
| 2000 | 41 | #3,323 |
| 1995 | 45 | #2,715 |
| 1990 | 46 | #2,593 |
| 1985 | 59 | #1,894 |
| 1980 | 12 | #5,801 |
| 1975 | 8 | #6,939 |
| 1970 | 7 | #6,842 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nyssa in 2025?
Nyssa ranked #6,489 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nyssa?
1,830 babies have been named Nyssa in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nyssa most popular?
Nyssa peaked in 2003, when 110 newborns received the name.
Is Nyssa a boy or girl name?
Nyssa is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nyssa rising or falling?
Nyssa is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.