Girls name · Michigan
Melissa in Michigan
Melissa was the 722nd most popular girls name in Michigan in 2025, with 11 babies named Melissa that year. Since 1938, Michigan families have named 29,076 babies Melissa.
Popularity over time
Melissa in Michigan, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1938 | 5 | 542nd |
| 1953 | 94 | 162nd |
| 1965 | 332 | 58th |
| 1977 | 1,203 | 3rd |
| 1989 | 578 | 20th |
| 2001 | 98 | 113th |
| 2013 | 24 | 379th |
| 2025 | 11 | 722nd |
Its rank among girls names in Michigan fell from 542nd in 1938 to 722nd in 2025.
The most babies named Melissa in Michigan in a single year was 1,650, 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 Michigan?
Melissa was the 722nd most popular girls name in Michigan in 2025, with 11 babies named Melissa that year. Since 1938, Michigan families have named 29,076 babies Melissa.
How many babies are named Melissa in Michigan?
In 2025, 11 babies were named Melissa in Michigan. The most babies named Melissa in Michigan in a single year was 1,650, in 1979.
What is the rank of Melissa in Michigan?
Melissa ranked 722nd among girls names in Michigan 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.