How Many People Are Named Lyssa?
Complete statistics for the name Lyssa: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lyssa is a very rare female name, with only 1,443 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 228,629 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1992 with 80 births, but it's now declining, becoming less common among younger generations.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 4 are traditionalists who value stability and security.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 35All 1,492 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: 1992Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lyssa Through the Generations
Lyssa has seen its highest usage in the early 1990s, reflecting a trend where parents sought unique names for their children. With an average age of 35, Lyssa is predominantly found among adults, with 538 individuals under 30, 842 between 30 and 60, and 112 over 60. This distribution suggests that while the name was once popular, it's now considered a bit outdated by younger parents, leading to a decline in recent years.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lyssa's American roots
📄 About the Name Lyssa
How Many People Have the Name Lyssa?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,443 people in the United States currently share the name Lyssa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 228,629 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lyssa a Common or Rare Name?
Lyssa 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 Lyssa Mean?
Lyssa means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lyssa in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Lyssa Most Popular?
The name Lyssa reached peak popularity in 1992, with 80 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 Lyssa?
Approximately 1,443 people named Lyssa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,492. That works out to roughly 1 in 228,629 Americans.
Is Lyssa a rare name?
Lyssa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 228,629 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lyssa mean?
Lyssa means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins.
Is Lyssa more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Lyssa are male and 100% are female.
When was Lyssa most popular?
Lyssa peaked in 1992 with 80 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.