Girls name · Indiana
Melissa in Indiana
Melissa was the 567th most popular girls name in Indiana in 2025, with 12 babies named Melissa that year. Since 1922, Indiana families have named 19,881 babies Melissa.
Popularity over time
Melissa in Indiana, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1922 | 5 | 431st |
| 1953 | 60 | 143rd |
| 1965 | 409 | 26th |
| 1977 | 788 | 5th |
| 1989 | 257 | 23rd |
| 2001 | 47 | 156th |
| 2013 | 19 | 359th |
| 2025 | 12 | 567th |
Its rank among girls names in Indiana fell from 431st in 1922 to 567th in 2025.
The most babies named Melissa in Indiana in a single year was 926, in 1979. Its best showing was 3rd 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 Indiana?
Melissa was the 567th most popular girls name in Indiana in 2025, with 12 babies named Melissa that year. Since 1922, Indiana families have named 19,881 babies Melissa.
How many babies are named Melissa in Indiana?
In 2025, 12 babies were named Melissa in Indiana. The most babies named Melissa in Indiana in a single year was 926, in 1979.
What is the rank of Melissa in Indiana?
Melissa ranked 567th among girls names in Indiana in 2025. Its best showing was 3rd 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.