Girls name · Washington
Melissa in Washington
Melissa was the 326th most popular girls name in Washington in 2025, with 23 babies named Melissa that year. Since 1945, Washington families have named 11,681 babies Melissa.
Popularity over time
Melissa in Washington, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1945 | 8 | 294th |
| 1957 | 33 | 184th |
| 1969 | 246 | 11th |
| 1980 | 561 | 4th |
| 1991 | 248 | 20th |
| 2002 | 62 | 101st |
| 2014 | 43 | 177th |
| 2025 | 23 | 326th |
Its rank among girls names in Washington fell from 294th in 1945 to 326th in 2025.
The most babies named Melissa in Washington in a single year was 579, in 1979. Its best showing was 4th 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 Washington?
Melissa was the 326th most popular girls name in Washington in 2025, with 23 babies named Melissa that year. Since 1945, Washington families have named 11,681 babies Melissa.
How many babies are named Melissa in Washington?
In 2025, 23 babies were named Melissa in Washington. The most babies named Melissa in Washington in a single year was 579, in 1979.
What is the rank of Melissa in Washington?
Melissa ranked 326th among girls names in Washington in 2025. Its best showing was 4th 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.