How Many People Are Named Melyssa?
Complete statistics for the name Melyssa: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Melyssa is a very rare female name, with only 1,977 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 166,938 Americans. It peaked in popularity in 1989 with 121 births, but its trend shows a decline since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 22 symbolizes leadership and vision, suggesting those named Melyssa are destined to be influential and innovative.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 33All 2,023 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: 1989Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Melyssa Through the Generations
Melyssa, a name that reached its peak in 1989 with 121 births, has seen a steady decline since. Today, there are 1,977 people named Melyssa living in the United States, with most being between 30 and 60 years old. The name's distribution among different age groups is fairly even, with 34% under 30 and 66% aged 30 to 60, indicating it's a modern choice for newer generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Melyssa's Greek roots
📄 About the Name Melyssa
How Many People Have the Name Melyssa?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,977 people in the United States currently share the name Melyssa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 166,938 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Melyssa a Common or Rare Name?
Melyssa 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 Melyssa Mean?
Melyssa means "creative variant of Melissa" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Melyssa in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Melyssa Most Popular?
The name Melyssa reached peak popularity in 1989, with 121 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 Melyssa?
Approximately 1,977 people named Melyssa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,023. That works out to roughly 1 in 166,938 Americans.
Is Melyssa a rare name?
Melyssa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 166,938 Americans has this name.
What does the name Melyssa mean?
Melyssa means "creative variant of Melissa" and comes from Greek origins.
Is Melyssa more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Melyssa are male and 100% are female.
When was Melyssa most popular?
Melyssa peaked in 1989 with 121 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.