Girls name · New Jersey
Melissa in New Jersey
Melissa was the 558th most popular girls name in New Jersey in 2025, with 14 babies named Melissa that year. Since 1915, New Jersey families have named 23,834 babies Melissa.
Popularity over time
Melissa in New Jersey, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 6 | 320th |
| 1956 | 45 | 190th |
| 1967 | 351 | 36th |
| 1979 | 1,073 | 2nd |
| 1990 | 632 | 11th |
| 2002 | 132 | 65th |
| 2013 | 65 | 126th |
| 2025 | 14 | 558th |
Its rank among girls names in New Jersey fell from 320th in 1915 to 558th in 2025.
The most babies named Melissa in New Jersey in a single year was 1,073, in 1979. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1975.
Across the country, Melissa reached its best rank of #1 in Kentucky (1970). See Melissa in every state →
How popular is Melissa in New Jersey?
Melissa was the 558th most popular girls name in New Jersey in 2025, with 14 babies named Melissa that year. Since 1915, New Jersey families have named 23,834 babies Melissa.
How many babies are named Melissa in New Jersey?
In 2025, 14 babies were named Melissa in New Jersey. The most babies named Melissa in New Jersey in a single year was 1,073, in 1979.
What is the rank of Melissa in New Jersey?
Melissa ranked 558th among girls names in New Jersey in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1975.
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.