Girls name · Tennessee
Melissa in Tennessee
Melissa was the 559th most popular girls name in Tennessee in 2025, with 14 babies named Melissa that year. Since 1945, Tennessee families have named 15,417 babies Melissa.
Popularity over time
Melissa in Tennessee, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1945 | 8 | 365th |
| 1957 | 105 | 79th |
| 1969 | 735 | 5th |
| 1980 | 436 | 11th |
| 1991 | 119 | 52nd |
| 2002 | 36 | 174th |
| 2014 | 19 | 384th |
| 2025 | 14 | 559th |
Its rank among girls names in Tennessee fell from 365th in 1945 to 559th in 2025.
The most babies named Melissa in Tennessee in a single year was 797, in 1968. 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 Tennessee?
Melissa was the 559th most popular girls name in Tennessee in 2025, with 14 babies named Melissa that year. Since 1945, Tennessee families have named 15,417 babies Melissa.
How many babies are named Melissa in Tennessee?
In 2025, 14 babies were named Melissa in Tennessee. The most babies named Melissa in Tennessee in a single year was 797, in 1968.
What is the rank of Melissa in Tennessee?
Melissa ranked 559th among girls names in Tennessee 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.