Girls name · Tennessee
Melissa in Tennessee
In 2025, 14 babies born in Tennessee were named Melissa, making it the #559 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1945, add up to 15,417.
Popularity over time
Melissa in Tennessee, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1945 | 8 | #365 |
| 1957 | 105 | #79 |
| 1969 | 735 | #5 |
| 1980 | 436 | #11 |
| 1991 | 119 | #52 |
| 2002 | 36 | #174 |
| 2014 | 19 | #384 |
| 2025 | 14 | #559 |
Its busiest year in Tennessee was 1968, with 797 Melissa births. Melissa's highest rank in Tennessee was #3, set in 1979.
Rank swung between #3 (1979) and #744 (2022) in Tennessee, from #365 in 1945 to #559 in 2025.
Nationally, Melissa's strongest state was Kentucky, where it hit #1 in 1970. See Melissa in every state →
How popular is Melissa in Tennessee?
In 2025, 14 babies born in Tennessee were named Melissa, making it the #559 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1945, add up to 15,417.
How many babies are named Melissa in Tennessee?
Tennessee recorded 14 births of babies named Melissa in 2025.
What is the rank of Melissa in Tennessee?
Melissa ranked #559 among girls names in Tennessee in 2025.
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.