Girls name · Illinois
Melissa in Illinois
Melissa was the 433rd most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 25 babies named Melissa that year. Since 1936, Illinois families have named 35,040 babies Melissa.
Popularity over time
Melissa in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1936 | 7 | 499th |
| 1950 | 61 | 195th |
| 1963 | 289 | 81st |
| 1975 | 1,098 | 7th |
| 1988 | 810 | 13th |
| 2000 | 269 | 52nd |
| 2013 | 81 | 158th |
| 2025 | 25 | 433rd |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois climbed from 499th in 1936 to 433rd in 2025.
The most babies named Melissa in Illinois in a single year was 1,676, 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 Illinois?
Melissa was the 433rd most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 25 babies named Melissa that year. Since 1936, Illinois families have named 35,040 babies Melissa.
How many babies are named Melissa in Illinois?
In 2025, 25 babies were named Melissa in Illinois. The most babies named Melissa in Illinois in a single year was 1,676, in 1979.
What is the rank of Melissa in Illinois?
Melissa ranked 433rd among girls names in Illinois 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.