How Many People Are Named Charissa?

Complete statistics for the name Charissa: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Charissa
Very Rare
Greek

Charissa means 'loving' and is a rare female name, with only 1 in 67,077 Americans bearing it today. That's just 4,920 people in the US, making it truly unique. The name peaked in popularity back in 1980 but has since been declining.

~4,920
Living in US
1 in 67,077
Americans
1980
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Loving
🌐
Origin
Greek
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 33
Personality Traits
Caring Compassionate
33
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life path number 33 is associated with spiritual guidance and humanitarian efforts.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

4,920
Worldwide Bearers
#52,840
Global Rank
🇸🇬 Singapore
74
🇹🇭 Thailand
70
🇲🇾 Malaysia
65
🇳🇿 New Zealand
26
🇮🇳 India
22
🇶🇦 Qatar
20
🇨🇳 China
13
🇧🇷 Brazil
11
🇩🇪 Germany
10
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
9

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
4,920 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 42
885
Would be under 30 (17%)
3,856
Would be 30–60 (75%)
390
Would be over 60 (8%)

All 5,131 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: 1980

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
95
Classic Feel
46
Modern Appeal
54
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Charissa Through the Generations

Over the decades, Charissa has seen its highest usage in the 1980s, particularly in 1980 when there were 212 births. Today, most people named Charissa are between 30 and 60 years old, with 75% falling into this age bracket. Interestingly, the name's popularity has been on a steady decline since its peak, indicating it's a name that once was more common but now is considered quite rare.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 490
Texas 347
New York 224
Ohio 151
Pennsylvania 133
Illinois 118
Washington 105
Michigan 90
Florida 70
Indiana 62

✨ Similar Names to Charissa

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Charissa's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Charissa

How Many People Have the Name Charissa?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,920 people in the United States currently share the name Charissa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 67,077 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Charissa a Common or Rare Name?

Charissa 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 Charissa Mean?

Charissa means "loving" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Charissa in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Charissa Most Popular?

The name Charissa reached peak popularity in 1980, with 212 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Charissa?

Approximately 4,920 people named Charissa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,131. That works out to roughly 1 in 67,077 Americans.

Is Charissa a rare name?

Charissa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 67,077 Americans has this name.

What does the name Charissa mean?

Charissa means "loving" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Charissa more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Charissa are male and 100% are female.

When was Charissa most popular?

Charissa peaked in 1980 with 212 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US4,920
All-Time Births5,131
1 in X1 in 67,077
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age42
Peak Year1980
World Rank#52,840
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.