Girls name · Minnesota
Melissa in Minnesota
Melissa was the 492nd most popular girls name in Minnesota in 2025, with 11 babies named Melissa that year. Since 1946, Minnesota families have named 14,363 babies Melissa.
Popularity over time
Melissa in Minnesota, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1946 | 5 | 460th |
| 1958 | 30 | 210th |
| 1969 | 412 | 8th |
| 1980 | 785 | 4th |
| 1991 | 224 | 27th |
| 2002 | 39 | 149th |
| 2013 | 8 | 654th |
| 2025 | 11 | 492nd |
Its rank among girls names in Minnesota fell from 460th in 1946 to 492nd in 2025.
The most babies named Melissa in Minnesota in a single year was 856, in 1979. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1979.
Across the country, Melissa reached its best rank of #1 in Kentucky (1970). See Melissa in every state →
How popular is Melissa in Minnesota?
Melissa was the 492nd most popular girls name in Minnesota in 2025, with 11 babies named Melissa that year. Since 1946, Minnesota families have named 14,363 babies Melissa.
How many babies are named Melissa in Minnesota?
In 2025, 11 babies were named Melissa in Minnesota. The most babies named Melissa in Minnesota in a single year was 856, in 1979.
What is the rank of Melissa in Minnesota?
Melissa ranked 492nd among girls names in Minnesota in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1979.
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.