How Many People Are Named Marisa?

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

Marisa
Rare
Italian

Marisa means 'of Maria' and has origins in Italian, making it a rare gem among female names. It's estimated that 1 in 7,007 Americans today are named Marisa, totaling around 47,099 people. The name peaked in popularity back in 1995 with 2,198 births.

~47,099
Living in US
1 in 7,007
Americans
1995
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Of Maria
🌐
Origin
Italian
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Warm Creative Passionate
7
Life Path Number

Life path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

60,862
Worldwide Bearers
#1,852
Global Rank
🇲🇽 Mexico
14,451
🇪🇸 Spain
6,181
🇨🇦 Canada
4,112
🇿🇦 South Africa
3,578
🇵🇪 Peru
3,312
🇺🇾 Uruguay
3,180
🇨🇱 Chile
3,162
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
3,091
🇨🇭 Switzerland
3,070
🇵🇾 Paraguay
2,417

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
62 (0%)
♀ Female
47,037 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 38
13,680
Would be under 30 (28%)
31,837
Would be 30–60 (65%)
3,232
Would be over 60 (7%)

All 48,749 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: 1995

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
99
Classic Feel
38
Modern Appeal
62
International
5

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

📜 Marisa Through the Generations

Marisa has seen its fair share of popularity over the decades, peaking in 1995 when 2,198 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of people named Marisa are between 30 and 60 years old, accounting for 65% of the total. With an average age of 38, Marisa is a name that bridges classic and modern styles, though its usage has been declining since its peak.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 8,342
New York 5,192
Texas 4,759
Pennsylvania 2,282
New Jersey 2,222
Illinois 2,101
Michigan 1,823
Ohio 1,773
Florida 1,706
Massachusetts 1,392

⭐ Famous People Named Marisa

Marisa is a feminine given name. Like the given name Marissa, the name is derived from the Latin maris, meaning "of the sea". The name is also a Spanish, Portuguese or Italian contracted familiar nickname for Maria Isabel or Maria Luisa.…

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🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Marisa's Italian roots

📄 About the Name Marisa

How Many People Have the Name Marisa?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 47,099 people in the United States currently share the name Marisa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 7,007 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Marisa a Common or Rare Name?

Marisa is classified as 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 Marisa Mean?

Marisa means "of Maria" and comes from Italian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Marisa Most Popular?

The name Marisa reached peak popularity in 1995, with 2,198 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 Marisa?

Approximately 47,099 people named Marisa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 48,749. That works out to roughly 1 in 7,007 Americans.

Is Marisa a rare name?

Marisa is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 7,007 Americans has this name.

What does the name Marisa mean?

Marisa means "of Maria" and comes from Italian origins.

Is Marisa more male or female?

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

When was Marisa most popular?

Marisa peaked in 1995 with 2,198 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 US47,099
All-Time Births48,749
1 in X1 in 7,007
RarityRare
GenderFemale
Avg Age38
Peak Year1995
World Rank#1,852
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.