Girls name · Alabama
Melissa in Alabama
Melissa was the 565th most popular girls name in Alabama in 2025, with 9 babies named Melissa that year. Since 1910, Alabama families have named 10,275 babies Melissa.
Popularity over time
Melissa in Alabama, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 8 | 268th |
| 1955 | 72 | 107th |
| 1966 | 342 | 13th |
| 1978 | 359 | 7th |
| 1990 | 115 | 41st |
| 2002 | 32 | 139th |
| 2013 | 10 | 459th |
| 2025 | 9 | 565th |
Its rank among girls names in Alabama fell from 268th in 1910 to 565th in 2025.
The most babies named Melissa in Alabama in a single year was 403, in 1968. Its best showing was 6th among girls names in 1968.
Across the country, Melissa reached its best rank of #1 in Kentucky (1970). See Melissa in every state →
How popular is Melissa in Alabama?
Melissa was the 565th most popular girls name in Alabama in 2025, with 9 babies named Melissa that year. Since 1910, Alabama families have named 10,275 babies Melissa.
How many babies are named Melissa in Alabama?
In 2025, 9 babies were named Melissa in Alabama. The most babies named Melissa in Alabama in a single year was 403, in 1968.
What is the rank of Melissa in Alabama?
Melissa ranked 565th among girls names in Alabama in 2025. Its best showing was 6th among girls names in 1968.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.