Girls name · North Carolina
Melissa in North Carolina
Melissa was the 529th most popular girls name in North Carolina in 2025, with 21 babies named Melissa that year. Since 1912, North Carolina families have named 17,884 babies Melissa.
Popularity over time
Melissa in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 5 | 400th |
| 1943 | 6 | 516th |
| 1957 | 68 | 141st |
| 1971 | 635 | 8th |
| 1984 | 464 | 11th |
| 1998 | 85 | 105th |
| 2011 | 36 | 278th |
| 2025 | 21 | 529th |
Its rank among girls names in North Carolina fell from 400th in 1912 to 529th in 2025.
The most babies named Melissa in North Carolina in a single year was 807, 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 North Carolina?
Melissa was the 529th most popular girls name in North Carolina in 2025, with 21 babies named Melissa that year. Since 1912, North Carolina families have named 17,884 babies Melissa.
How many babies are named Melissa in North Carolina?
In 2025, 21 babies were named Melissa in North Carolina. The most babies named Melissa in North Carolina in a single year was 807, in 1979.
What is the rank of Melissa in North Carolina?
Melissa ranked 529th among girls names in North Carolina 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.