Girls name · Texas
Melissa in Texas
Melissa was the 380th most popular girls name in Texas in 2025, with 91 babies named Melissa that year. Since 1937, Texas families have named 57,957 babies Melissa.
Popularity over time
Melissa in Texas, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 5 | 951st |
| 1951 | 93 | 203rd |
| 1964 | 679 | 26th |
| 1976 | 1,734 | 3rd |
| 1988 | 1,158 | 16th |
| 2000 | 475 | 53rd |
| 2013 | 206 | 152nd |
| 2025 | 91 | 380th |
Its rank among girls names in Texas climbed from 951st in 1937 to 380th in 2025.
The most babies named Melissa in Texas in a single year was 2,257, in 1979. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1971.
Across the country, Melissa reached its best rank of #1 in Kentucky (1970). See Melissa in every state →
How popular is Melissa in Texas?
Melissa was the 380th most popular girls name in Texas in 2025, with 91 babies named Melissa that year. Since 1937, Texas families have named 57,957 babies Melissa.
How many babies are named Melissa in Texas?
In 2025, 91 babies were named Melissa in Texas. The most babies named Melissa in Texas in a single year was 2,257, in 1979.
What is the rank of Melissa in Texas?
Melissa ranked 380th among girls names in Texas in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1971.
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.