How Many People Are Named Karissa?
Complete statistics for the name Karissa: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Karissa means 'joyful' in Greek, making it a name that carries happiness wherever it goes. That's just 19,668 people in the US today, or 1 in 16,779 Americans who share this rare female name. It peaked in popularity back in 1991 with 901 births, but it's still very much a modern name with nearly half under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life path number 6 symbolizes harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 29All 20,026 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: 1991Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Karissa Through the Generations
Karissa has seen its peak and now shows a steady decline, reflecting a newer generation's preference. Born in the early '90s, many Karissas are now in their late twenties and early thirties, with 9,491 under thirty and 10,497 between thirty and sixty. Only 38 Karissas are over sixty, indicating a relatively young demographic. The name's current trend suggests it's becoming less popular among new parents, yet it remains a distinctive choice for those seeking something joyful and unique.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Karissa's Greek roots
📄 About the Name Karissa
How Many People Have the Name Karissa?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 19,668 people in the United States currently share the name Karissa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 16,779 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Karissa a Common or Rare Name?
Karissa 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 Karissa Mean?
Karissa means "joyful" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Karissa in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Karissa Most Popular?
The name Karissa reached peak popularity in 1991, with 901 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 Karissa?
Approximately 19,668 people named Karissa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 20,026. That works out to roughly 1 in 16,779 Americans.
Is Karissa a rare name?
Karissa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 16,779 Americans has this name.
What does the name Karissa mean?
Karissa means "joyful" and comes from Greek origins.
Is Karissa more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Karissa are male and 100% are female.
When was Karissa most popular?
Karissa peaked in 1991 with 901 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.