Girls name · Massachusetts
Melissa in Massachusetts
Melissa was the 188th most popular girls name in Massachusetts in 2025, with 30 babies named Melissa that year. Since 1939, Massachusetts families have named 19,858 babies Melissa.
Popularity over time
Melissa in Massachusetts, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 | 6 | 330th |
| 1954 | 60 | 139th |
| 1966 | 324 | 40th |
| 1978 | 863 | 2nd |
| 1989 | 442 | 13th |
| 2001 | 83 | 92nd |
| 2013 | 41 | 146th |
| 2025 | 30 | 188th |
Its rank among girls names in Massachusetts climbed from 330th in 1939 to 188th in 2025.
The most babies named Melissa in Massachusetts in a single year was 1,007, 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 Massachusetts?
Melissa was the 188th most popular girls name in Massachusetts in 2025, with 30 babies named Melissa that year. Since 1939, Massachusetts families have named 19,858 babies Melissa.
How many babies are named Melissa in Massachusetts?
In 2025, 30 babies were named Melissa in Massachusetts. The most babies named Melissa in Massachusetts in a single year was 1,007, in 1979.
What is the rank of Melissa in Massachusetts?
Melissa ranked 188th among girls names in Massachusetts 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.