Girls name · Maryland
Melissa in Maryland
Melissa was the 634th most popular girls name in Maryland in 2025, with 8 babies named Melissa that year. Since 1944, Maryland families have named 11,284 babies Melissa.
Popularity over time
Melissa in Maryland, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1944 | 5 | 358th |
| 1957 | 43 | 138th |
| 1969 | 397 | 6th |
| 1980 | 433 | 3rd |
| 1991 | 225 | 25th |
| 2002 | 36 | 146th |
| 2014 | 26 | 230th |
| 2025 | 8 | 634th |
Its rank among girls names in Maryland fell from 358th in 1944 to 634th in 2025.
The most babies named Melissa in Maryland in a single year was 484, in 1979. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1977.
Across the country, Melissa reached its best rank of #1 in Kentucky (1970). See Melissa in every state →
How popular is Melissa in Maryland?
Melissa was the 634th most popular girls name in Maryland in 2025, with 8 babies named Melissa that year. Since 1944, Maryland families have named 11,284 babies Melissa.
How many babies are named Melissa in Maryland?
In 2025, 8 babies were named Melissa in Maryland. The most babies named Melissa in Maryland in a single year was 484, in 1979.
What is the rank of Melissa in Maryland?
Melissa ranked 634th among girls names in Maryland in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1977.
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.