Girls name · Mississippi
Melissa in Mississippi
Melissa was the 445th most popular girls name in Mississippi in 2022, with 7 babies named Melissa that year. Since 1942, Mississippi families have named 6,853 babies Melissa.
Popularity over time
Melissa in Mississippi, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 7 | 407th |
| 1956 | 32 | 173rd |
| 1965 | 205 | 18th |
| 1975 | 253 | 7th |
| 1985 | 119 | 27th |
| 1995 | 28 | 98th |
| 2004 | 13 | 241st |
| 2022 | 7 | 445th |
Its rank among girls names in Mississippi fell from 407th in 1942 to 445th in 2022.
The most babies named Melissa in Mississippi in a single year was 321, in 1968. Its best showing was 5th among girls names in 1967.
Across the country, Melissa reached its best rank of #1 in Kentucky (1970). See Melissa in every state →
How popular is Melissa in Mississippi?
Melissa was the 445th most popular girls name in Mississippi in 2022, with 7 babies named Melissa that year. Since 1942, Mississippi families have named 6,853 babies Melissa.
How many babies are named Melissa in Mississippi?
In 2022, 7 babies were named Melissa in Mississippi. The most babies named Melissa in Mississippi in a single year was 321, in 1968.
What is the rank of Melissa in Mississippi?
Melissa ranked 445th among girls names in Mississippi in 2022. Its best showing was 5th among girls names in 1967.
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.