Girls name · Florida
Melissa in Florida
Melissa was the 364th most popular girls name in Florida in 2025, with 51 babies named Melissa that year. Since 1943, Florida families have named 29,795 babies Melissa.
Popularity over time
Melissa in Florida, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1943 | 5 | 461st |
| 1956 | 76 | 128th |
| 1968 | 657 | 5th |
| 1979 | 1,163 | 2nd |
| 1991 | 671 | 21st |
| 2002 | 201 | 80th |
| 2014 | 91 | 198th |
| 2025 | 51 | 364th |
Its rank among girls names in Florida climbed from 461st in 1943 to 364th in 2025.
The most babies named Melissa in Florida in a single year was 1,199, in 1980. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1977.
Across the country, Melissa reached its best rank of #1 in Kentucky (1970). See Melissa in every state →
How popular is Melissa in Florida?
Melissa was the 364th most popular girls name in Florida in 2025, with 51 babies named Melissa that year. Since 1943, Florida families have named 29,795 babies Melissa.
How many babies are named Melissa in Florida?
In 2025, 51 babies were named Melissa in Florida. The most babies named Melissa in Florida in a single year was 1,199, in 1980.
What is the rank of Melissa in Florida?
Melissa ranked 364th among girls names in Florida in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1977.
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.