Girls name · Virginia
Melissa in Virginia
Melissa was the 741st most popular girls name in Virginia in 2025, with 10 babies named Melissa that year. Since 1918, Virginia families have named 16,771 babies Melissa.
Popularity over time
Melissa in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 6 | 407th |
| 1953 | 36 | 181st |
| 1965 | 324 | 22nd |
| 1977 | 560 | 4th |
| 1989 | 270 | 28th |
| 2001 | 58 | 127th |
| 2013 | 23 | 362nd |
| 2025 | 10 | 741st |
Its rank among girls names in Virginia fell from 407th in 1918 to 741st in 2025.
The most babies named Melissa in Virginia in a single year was 729, in 1979. Its best showing was 2nd 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 Virginia?
Melissa was the 741st most popular girls name in Virginia in 2025, with 10 babies named Melissa that year. Since 1918, Virginia families have named 16,771 babies Melissa.
How many babies are named Melissa in Virginia?
In 2025, 10 babies were named Melissa in Virginia. The most babies named Melissa in Virginia in a single year was 729, in 1979.
What is the rank of Melissa in Virginia?
Melissa ranked 741st among girls names in Virginia in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd 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.