Risa
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Every Risa since 1942 — 4,177 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Risa
Risa is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,675 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1942, 4,177 American babies have been named Risa. Its peak came in 1962, when 131 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Risa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Risa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | #5,675 |
| 2024 | 15 | #7,525 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,482 |
| 2022 | 16 | #7,227 |
| 2021 | 14 | #7,953 |
| 2020 | 14 | #7,883 |
| 2019 | 20 | #6,141 |
| 2018 | 24 | #5,428 |
| 2017 | 23 | #5,635 |
| 2016 | 25 | #5,422 |
| 2015 | 16 | #7,541 |
| 2014 | 27 | #5,142 |
| 2013 | 17 | #7,314 |
| 2012 | 33 | #4,469 |
| 2011 | 30 | #4,787 |
| 2010 | 22 | #6,144 |
| 2009 | 22 | #6,267 |
| 2008 | 31 | #4,854 |
| 2007 | 30 | #4,917 |
| 2006 | 20 | #6,552 |
| 2005 | 25 | #5,225 |
| 2004 | 33 | #4,260 |
| 2003 | 46 | #3,222 |
| 2002 | 49 | #3,004 |
| 2001 | 32 | #4,009 |
| 2000 | 43 | #3,206 |
| 1995 | 54 | #2,414 |
| 1990 | 71 | #1,948 |
| 1985 | 50 | #2,127 |
| 1980 | 49 | #2,117 |
| 1975 | 59 | #1,650 |
| 1970 | 55 | #1,694 |
| 1965 | 119 | #936 |
| 1960 | 125 | #959 |
| 1955 | 93 | #1,049 |
| 1950 | 46 | #1,359 |
| 1945 | 29 | #1,538 |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Risa
- Risa Niigaki Singer · b. 1988
- Risa Shimizu Soccer player · b. 1996
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Risa mean?
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How popular is the name Risa in 2025?
Risa ranked #5,675 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Risa?
4,177 babies have been named Risa in the United States since 1942, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Risa most popular?
Risa peaked in 1962, when 131 newborns received the name.
Is Risa a boy or girl name?
Risa is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Risa rising or falling?
Risa has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Risa?
Well-known people named Risa include Risa Niigaki (singer), Risa Shimizu (soccer player).