Girls name · Missouri
Melissa in Missouri
In 2025, 7 babies born in Missouri were named Melissa, making it the #785 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1923, add up to 16,220.
Popularity over time
Melissa in Missouri, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1923 | 6 | #484 |
| 1953 | 62 | #126 |
| 1965 | 256 | #35 |
| 1977 | 642 | #4 |
| 1989 | 275 | #23 |
| 2001 | 46 | #135 |
| 2013 | 9 | #640 |
| 2025 | 7 | #785 |
No year in Missouri had more Melissa births than 1979, when 815 were born. Its highest rank in Missouri came in 1979, at #3.
Its rank among girls names in Missouri ran from #3 in 1979 to #798 in 2017, starting at #484 in 1923 and ending at #785 in 2025.
Kentucky gave Melissa its highest national rank, #1, in 1970. See Melissa in every state →
How popular is Melissa in Missouri?
In 2025, 7 babies born in Missouri were named Melissa, making it the #785 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1923, add up to 16,220.
How many babies are named Melissa in Missouri?
In 2025, 7 babies born in Missouri were named Melissa.
What is the rank of Melissa in Missouri?
Melissa's 2025 rank among girls names in Missouri was #785.
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.