Girls name · Oklahoma
Melissa in Oklahoma
Melissa was the 596th most popular girls name in Oklahoma in 2025, with 7 babies named Melissa that year. Since 1937, Oklahoma families have named 8,776 babies Melissa.
Popularity over time
Melissa in Oklahoma, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 5 | 476th |
| 1956 | 45 | 108th |
| 1967 | 201 | 7th |
| 1979 | 437 | 3rd |
| 1990 | 127 | 25th |
| 2002 | 22 | 183rd |
| 2013 | 17 | 267th |
| 2025 | 7 | 596th |
Its rank among girls names in Oklahoma fell from 476th in 1937 to 596th in 2025.
The most babies named Melissa in Oklahoma in a single year was 437, in 1979. Its best showing was 3rd among girls names in 1977.
Across the country, Melissa reached its best rank of #1 in Kentucky (1970). See Melissa in every state →
How popular is Melissa in Oklahoma?
Melissa was the 596th most popular girls name in Oklahoma in 2025, with 7 babies named Melissa that year. Since 1937, Oklahoma families have named 8,776 babies Melissa.
How many babies are named Melissa in Oklahoma?
In 2025, 7 babies were named Melissa in Oklahoma. The most babies named Melissa in Oklahoma in a single year was 437, in 1979.
What is the rank of Melissa in Oklahoma?
Melissa ranked 596th among girls names in Oklahoma in 2025. Its best showing was 3rd among girls names in 1977.
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.