Girls name · Texas
Melissa in Texas
In 2025, 91 babies born in Texas were named Melissa, making it the #380 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1937, add up to 57,957.
Popularity over time
Melissa in Texas, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 5 | #951 |
| 1951 | 93 | #203 |
| 1964 | 679 | #26 |
| 1976 | 1,734 | #3 |
| 1988 | 1,158 | #16 |
| 2000 | 475 | #53 |
| 2013 | 206 | #152 |
| 2025 | 91 | #380 |
Texas had the most Melissa births in 1979, with 2,257. Its highest rank in Texas came in 1971, at #2.
Its rank among girls names in Texas ran from #2 in 1971 to #951 in 1937, starting at #951 in 1937 and ending at #380 in 2025.
Kentucky gave Melissa its highest national rank, #1, in 1970. See Melissa in every state →
How popular is Melissa in Texas?
In 2025, 91 babies born in Texas were named Melissa, making it the #380 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1937, add up to 57,957.
How many babies are named Melissa in Texas?
Texas recorded 91 births of babies named Melissa in 2025.
What is the rank of Melissa in Texas?
Melissa ranked #380 among girls names in Texas 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.