Girls name · Connecticut
Melissa in Connecticut
Melissa was the 313th most popular girls name in Connecticut in 2025, with 10 babies named Melissa that year. Since 1945, Connecticut families have named 10,406 babies Melissa.
Popularity over time
Melissa in Connecticut, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1945 | 5 | 291st |
| 1957 | 45 | 114th |
| 1969 | 264 | 13th |
| 1980 | 452 | 3rd |
| 1991 | 213 | 16th |
| 2002 | 46 | 85th |
| 2014 | 12 | 270th |
| 2025 | 10 | 313th |
Its rank among girls names in Connecticut fell from 291st in 1945 to 313th in 2025.
The most babies named Melissa in Connecticut in a single year was 510, in 1979. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1979.
Across the country, Melissa reached its best rank of #1 in Kentucky (1970). See Melissa in every state →
How popular is Melissa in Connecticut?
Melissa was the 313th most popular girls name in Connecticut in 2025, with 10 babies named Melissa that year. Since 1945, Connecticut families have named 10,406 babies Melissa.
How many babies are named Melissa in Connecticut?
In 2025, 10 babies were named Melissa in Connecticut. The most babies named Melissa in Connecticut in a single year was 510, in 1979.
What is the rank of Melissa in Connecticut?
Melissa ranked 313th among girls names in Connecticut in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1979.
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.