Girls name · Missouri
Melissa in Missouri
Melissa was the 785th most popular girls name in Missouri in 2025, with 7 babies named Melissa that year. Since 1923, Missouri families have named 16,220 babies Melissa.
Popularity over time
Melissa in Missouri, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1923 | 6 | 484th |
| 1953 | 62 | 126th |
| 1965 | 256 | 35th |
| 1977 | 642 | 4th |
| 1989 | 275 | 23rd |
| 2001 | 46 | 135th |
| 2013 | 9 | 640th |
| 2025 | 7 | 785th |
Its rank among girls names in Missouri fell from 484th in 1923 to 785th in 2025.
The most babies named Melissa in Missouri in a single year was 815, in 1979. Its best showing was 3rd 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 Missouri?
Melissa was the 785th most popular girls name in Missouri in 2025, with 7 babies named Melissa that year. Since 1923, Missouri families have named 16,220 babies Melissa.
How many babies are named Melissa in Missouri?
In 2025, 7 babies were named Melissa in Missouri. The most babies named Melissa in Missouri in a single year was 815, in 1979.
What is the rank of Melissa in Missouri?
Melissa ranked 785th among girls names in Missouri in 2025. Its best showing was 3rd 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.