How Many People Are Named Karyssa?
Complete statistics for the name Karyssa: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Karyssa is a very rare female name, with only 909 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 362,952 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 67% of those named Karyssa being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
It's believed that life-path number 22 represents a powerful blend of vision and leadership.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 25All 921 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: 1993Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Karyssa Through the Generations
Karyssa peaked in popularity in 1993 with 45 births, but its usage has been declining since then. Today, most people named Karyssa are around 25 years old, with 613 under 30 and 308 aged between 30 and 60. The name's relatively recent rise and subsequent decline reflect its status as a newer-generation name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Karyssa's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Karyssa
How Many People Have the Name Karyssa?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 909 people in the United States currently share the name Karyssa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 362,952 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Karyssa a Common or Rare Name?
Karyssa 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 Karyssa Mean?
Karyssa means "creative variant of Kassandra" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Karyssa in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Karyssa Most Popular?
The name Karyssa reached peak popularity in 1993, with 45 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 Karyssa?
Approximately 909 people named Karyssa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 921. That works out to roughly 1 in 362,952 Americans.
Is Karyssa a rare name?
Karyssa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 362,952 Americans has this name.
What does the name Karyssa mean?
Karyssa means "creative variant of Kassandra" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Karyssa more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Karyssa are male and 100% are female.
When was Karyssa most popular?
Karyssa peaked in 1993 with 45 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.