Girls name · Florida
Melissa in Florida
In 2025, 51 babies born in Florida were named Melissa, making it the #364 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1943, add up to 29,795.
Popularity over time
Melissa in Florida, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1943 | 5 | #461 |
| 1956 | 76 | #128 |
| 1968 | 657 | #5 |
| 1979 | 1,163 | #2 |
| 1991 | 671 | #21 |
| 2002 | 201 | #80 |
| 2014 | 91 | #198 |
| 2025 | 51 | #364 |
Florida had the most Melissa births in 1980, with 1,199. Melissa's highest rank in Florida was #2, set in 1977.
Rank swung between #2 (1977) and #502 (1946) in Florida, from #461 in 1943 to #364 in 2025.
Nationally, Melissa's strongest state was Kentucky, where it hit #1 in 1970. See Melissa in every state →
How popular is Melissa in Florida?
In 2025, 51 babies born in Florida were named Melissa, making it the #364 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1943, add up to 29,795.
How many babies are named Melissa in Florida?
In 2025, 51 babies born in Florida were named Melissa.
What is the rank of Melissa in Florida?
Melissa's 2025 rank among girls names in Florida was #364.
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.