How Many People Are Named Cerissa?
Complete statistics for the name Cerissa: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Cerissa is a very rare female name, with only 446 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 739,308 Americans. The majority of those named Cerissa are aged between 30 and 60, with the peak year of popularity being 1980 when 56 babies were given this name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 11 represents a spiritual leader and visionary.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 41All 461 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1980Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Cerissa Through the Generations
Cerissa has seen a steady presence throughout the decades, with its popularity peaking in 1980 when 56 babies were given this name. Today, there are 446 people named Cerissa living in the US, with the average age being 41 years old. The age distribution shows that 58 individuals are under 30, while 403 are aged between 30 and 60, indicating a stable trend with a slight skew towards middle-aged adults.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Cerissa's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Cerissa
How Many People Have the Name Cerissa?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 446 people in the United States currently share the name Cerissa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 739,308 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Cerissa a Common or Rare Name?
Cerissa is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Cerissa Mean?
Cerissa means "creative variant of Cerise" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Cerissa in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Cerissa Most Popular?
The name Cerissa reached peak popularity in 1980, with 56 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Cerissa?
Approximately 446 people named Cerissa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 461. That works out to roughly 1 in 739,308 Americans.
Is Cerissa a rare name?
Cerissa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 739,308 Americans has this name.
What does the name Cerissa mean?
Cerissa means "creative variant of Cerise" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Cerissa more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Cerissa are male and 100% are female.
When was Cerissa most popular?
Cerissa peaked in 1980 with 56 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.