Girls name · Ohio
Melissa in Ohio
Melissa was the 554th most popular girls name in Ohio in 2025, with 19 babies named Melissa that year. Since 1922, Ohio families have named 38,923 babies Melissa.
Popularity over time
Melissa in Ohio, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1922 | 5 | 606th |
| 1950 | 63 | 185th |
| 1963 | 492 | 50th |
| 1975 | 1,465 | 5th |
| 1988 | 595 | 20th |
| 2000 | 101 | 131st |
| 2013 | 14 | 707th |
| 2025 | 19 | 554th |
Its rank among girls names in Ohio climbed from 606th in 1922 to 554th in 2025.
The most babies named Melissa in Ohio in a single year was 1,732, in 1979. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1978.
Across the country, Melissa reached its best rank of #1 in Kentucky (1970). See Melissa in every state →
How popular is Melissa in Ohio?
Melissa was the 554th most popular girls name in Ohio in 2025, with 19 babies named Melissa that year. Since 1922, Ohio families have named 38,923 babies Melissa.
How many babies are named Melissa in Ohio?
In 2025, 19 babies were named Melissa in Ohio. The most babies named Melissa in Ohio in a single year was 1,732, in 1979.
What is the rank of Melissa in Ohio?
Melissa ranked 554th among girls names in Ohio in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1978.
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.