Girls name · Georgia
Melissa in Georgia
Melissa was the 465th most popular girls name in Georgia in 2025, with 25 babies named Melissa that year. Since 1918, Georgia families have named 17,687 babies Melissa.
Popularity over time
Melissa in Georgia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 6 | 516th |
| 1953 | 48 | 178th |
| 1965 | 356 | 21st |
| 1977 | 609 | 4th |
| 1989 | 286 | 30th |
| 2001 | 92 | 113th |
| 2013 | 43 | 236th |
| 2025 | 25 | 465th |
Its rank among girls names in Georgia climbed from 516th in 1918 to 465th in 2025.
The most babies named Melissa in Georgia in a single year was 732, in 1979. Its best showing was 3rd 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 Georgia?
Melissa was the 465th most popular girls name in Georgia in 2025, with 25 babies named Melissa that year. Since 1918, Georgia families have named 17,687 babies Melissa.
How many babies are named Melissa in Georgia?
In 2025, 25 babies were named Melissa in Georgia. The most babies named Melissa in Georgia in a single year was 732, in 1979.
What is the rank of Melissa in Georgia?
Melissa ranked 465th among girls names in Georgia in 2025. Its best showing was 3rd 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.