Girls name · South Carolina
Melissa in South Carolina
Melissa was the 434th most popular girls name in South Carolina in 2025, with 12 babies named Melissa that year. Since 1943, South Carolina families have named 9,313 babies Melissa.
Popularity over time
Melissa in South Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1943 | 5 | 476th |
| 1957 | 33 | 178th |
| 1968 | 431 | 5th |
| 1979 | 391 | 3rd |
| 1991 | 103 | 36th |
| 2002 | 15 | 265th |
| 2013 | 15 | 296th |
| 2025 | 12 | 434th |
Its rank among girls names in South Carolina climbed from 476th in 1943 to 434th in 2025.
The most babies named Melissa in South Carolina in a single year was 463, in 1971. Its best showing was 3rd 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 South Carolina?
Melissa was the 434th most popular girls name in South Carolina in 2025, with 12 babies named Melissa that year. Since 1943, South Carolina families have named 9,313 babies Melissa.
How many babies are named Melissa in South Carolina?
In 2025, 12 babies were named Melissa in South Carolina. The most babies named Melissa in South Carolina in a single year was 463, in 1971.
What is the rank of Melissa in South Carolina?
Melissa ranked 434th among girls names in South Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was 3rd 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.