Girls name · Kentucky
Melissa in Kentucky
Melissa was the 549th most popular girls name in Kentucky in 2025, with 8 babies named Melissa that year. Since 1913, Kentucky families have named 15,008 babies Melissa.
Popularity over time
Melissa in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1913 | 5 | 390th |
| 1956 | 52 | 127th |
| 1968 | 745 | 2nd |
| 1979 | 723 | 3rd |
| 1990 | 90 | 54th |
| 2001 | 21 | 208th |
| 2013 | 11 | 397th |
| 2025 | 8 | 549th |
Its rank among girls names in Kentucky fell from 390th in 1913 to 549th in 2025.
The most babies named Melissa in Kentucky in a single year was 822, in 1971. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 1970.
Across the country, Melissa reached its best rank of #1 in Kentucky (1970). See Melissa in every state →
How popular is Melissa in Kentucky?
Melissa was the 549th most popular girls name in Kentucky in 2025, with 8 babies named Melissa that year. Since 1913, Kentucky families have named 15,008 babies Melissa.
How many babies are named Melissa in Kentucky?
In 2025, 8 babies were named Melissa in Kentucky. The most babies named Melissa in Kentucky in a single year was 822, in 1971.
What is the rank of Melissa in Kentucky?
Melissa ranked 549th among girls names in Kentucky in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 1970.
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.