Girls name · Pennsylvania
Melissa in Pennsylvania
Melissa was the 548th most popular girls name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 20 babies named Melissa that year. Since 1913, Pennsylvania families have named 38,972 babies Melissa.
Popularity over time
Melissa in Pennsylvania, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1913 | 5 | 517th |
| 1944 | 8 | 543rd |
| 1957 | 149 | 155th |
| 1971 | 1,513 | 6th |
| 1984 | 1,114 | 6th |
| 1998 | 153 | 80th |
| 2011 | 33 | 344th |
| 2025 | 20 | 548th |
Its rank among girls names in Pennsylvania fell from 517th in 1913 to 548th in 2025.
The most babies named Melissa in Pennsylvania in a single year was 1,919, 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 Pennsylvania?
Melissa was the 548th most popular girls name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 20 babies named Melissa that year. Since 1913, Pennsylvania families have named 38,972 babies Melissa.
How many babies are named Melissa in Pennsylvania?
In 2025, 20 babies were named Melissa in Pennsylvania. The most babies named Melissa in Pennsylvania in a single year was 1,919, in 1979.
What is the rank of Melissa in Pennsylvania?
Melissa ranked 548th among girls names in Pennsylvania 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.