Girls name · New Jersey
Melissa in New Jersey
In 2025, 14 babies born in New Jersey were named Melissa, making it the #558 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1915, add up to 23,834.
Popularity over time
Melissa in New Jersey, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 6 | #320 |
| 1956 | 45 | #190 |
| 1967 | 351 | #36 |
| 1979 | 1,073 | #2 |
| 1990 | 632 | #11 |
| 2002 | 132 | #65 |
| 2013 | 65 | #126 |
| 2025 | 14 | #558 |
Its busiest year in New Jersey was 1979, with 1,073 Melissa births. Its highest rank in New Jersey came in 1975, at #2.
Its rank among girls names in New Jersey ran from #2 in 1975 to #664 in 2023, starting at #320 in 1915 and ending at #558 in 2025.
Kentucky gave Melissa its highest national rank, #1, in 1970. See Melissa in every state →
How popular is Melissa in New Jersey?
In 2025, 14 babies born in New Jersey were named Melissa, making it the #558 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1915, add up to 23,834.
How many babies are named Melissa in New Jersey?
New Jersey recorded 14 births of babies named Melissa in 2025.
What is the rank of Melissa in New Jersey?
Melissa ranked #558 among girls names in New Jersey in 2025.
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.