Girls name · Massachusetts
Melissa in Massachusetts
In SSA data for Massachusetts, 19,858 babies are named Melissa across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1939. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #188 most popular girls name, with 30 born.
Popularity over time
Melissa in Massachusetts, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 | 6 | #330 |
| 1954 | 60 | #139 |
| 1966 | 324 | #40 |
| 1978 | 863 | #2 |
| 1989 | 442 | #13 |
| 2001 | 83 | #92 |
| 2013 | 41 | #146 |
| 2025 | 30 | #188 |
Its busiest year in Massachusetts was 1979, with 1,007 Melissa births. Melissa's highest rank in Massachusetts was #2, set in 1978.
Its rank among girls names in Massachusetts ran from #2 in 1978 to #467 in 1946, starting at #330 in 1939 and ending at #188 in 2025.
Nationally, Melissa's strongest state was Kentucky, where it hit #1 in 1970. See Melissa in every state →
How popular is Melissa in Massachusetts?
In SSA data for Massachusetts, 19,858 babies are named Melissa across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1939. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #188 most popular girls name, with 30 born.
How many babies are named Melissa in Massachusetts?
30 Melissa babies were born in Massachusetts in 2025.
What is the rank of Melissa in Massachusetts?
In 2025, Melissa sat at #188 on the girls list for Massachusetts.
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.