How Many People Are Named Marlissa?

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

Marlissa
Very Rare
American

Marlissa is a very rare female name, with only 407 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 810,859 Americans. This name reached its peak popularity in 1992 with 25 births, but it's remained stable since then.

~407
Living in US
1 in 810,859
Americans
1992
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes elegance
🌐
Origin
American
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Elegant Determined Confident
11
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 11 are thought to be highly intuitive and sensitive.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

716
Worldwide Bearers
#308,550
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
313
🇳🇱 Netherlands
142
🇲🇾 Malaysia
81
🇮🇩 Indonesia
53
🇵🇭 Philippines
39
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
31
🇿🇦 South Africa
19
🇧🇷 Brazil
13
🇶🇦 Qatar
8
🇬🇧 England
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
407 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 37
121
Would be under 30 (29%)
283
Would be 30–60 (67%)
16
Would be over 60 (4%)

All 420 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: 1992

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
78
Classic Feel
32
Modern Appeal
68
International
79

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

📜 Marlissa Through the Generations

Marlissa has seen a steady presence throughout the decades, with its popularity peaking in 1992 when 25 babies were given this name. Today, there are 407 people named Marlissa living in the US, with most being around 37 years old. The age distribution shows a fairly even spread, with 29% under 30, 67% aged 30-60, and only 4% over 60.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 10
California 7

✨ Similar Names to Marlissa

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Marlissa's American roots

📄 About the Name Marlissa

How Many People Have the Name Marlissa?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 407 people in the United States currently share the name Marlissa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 810,859 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Marlissa a Common or Rare Name?

Marlissa 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 Marlissa Mean?

Marlissa means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Marlissa Most Popular?

The name Marlissa reached peak popularity in 1992, with 25 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Marlissa?

Approximately 407 people named Marlissa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 420. That works out to roughly 1 in 810,859 Americans.

Is Marlissa a rare name?

Marlissa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 810,859 Americans has this name.

What does the name Marlissa mean?

Marlissa means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins.

Is Marlissa more male or female?

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

When was Marlissa most popular?

Marlissa peaked in 1992 with 25 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US407
All-Time Births420
1 in X1 in 810,859
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age37
Peak Year1992
World Rank#308,550
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.