Girls name · New York
Melissa in New York
Melissa was the 490th most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 35 babies named Melissa that year. Since 1915, New York families have named 56,743 babies Melissa.
Popularity over time
Melissa in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 6 | 639th |
| 1948 | 52 | 283rd |
| 1961 | 322 | 115th |
| 1974 | 1,541 | 4th |
| 1986 | 1,474 | 9th |
| 1999 | 393 | 50th |
| 2012 | 110 | 174th |
| 2025 | 35 | 490th |
Its rank among girls names in New York climbed from 639th in 1915 to 490th in 2025.
The most babies named Melissa in New York in a single year was 2,504, in 1979. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1976.
Across the country, Melissa reached its best rank of #1 in Kentucky (1970). See Melissa in every state →
How popular is Melissa in New York?
Melissa was the 490th most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 35 babies named Melissa that year. Since 1915, New York families have named 56,743 babies Melissa.
How many babies are named Melissa in New York?
In 2025, 35 babies were named Melissa in New York. The most babies named Melissa in New York in a single year was 2,504, in 1979.
What is the rank of Melissa in New York?
Melissa ranked 490th among girls names in New York in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1976.
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.