Girls name · California
Melissa in California
Melissa was the 208th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 160 babies named Melissa that year. Since 1938, California families have named 86,611 babies Melissa.
Popularity over time
Melissa in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1938 | 6 | 613th |
| 1952 | 170 | 158th |
| 1964 | 516 | 77th |
| 1976 | 1,901 | 5th |
| 1989 | 2,462 | 11th |
| 2001 | 1,154 | 28th |
| 2013 | 428 | 90th |
| 2025 | 160 | 208th |
Its rank among girls names in California climbed from 613th in 1938 to 208th in 2025.
The most babies named Melissa in California in a single year was 3,006, in 1979. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1978.
Across the country, Melissa reached its best rank of #1 in Kentucky (1970). See Melissa in every state →
How popular is Melissa in California?
Melissa was the 208th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 160 babies named Melissa that year. Since 1938, California families have named 86,611 babies Melissa.
How many babies are named Melissa in California?
In 2025, 160 babies were named Melissa in California. The most babies named Melissa in California in a single year was 3,006, in 1979.
What is the rank of Melissa in California?
Melissa ranked 208th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1978.
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.