Girls name · West Virginia
Melissa in West Virginia
Melissa was the 377th most popular girls name in West Virginia in 2009, with 5 babies named Melissa that year. Since 1937, West Virginia families have named 8,137 babies Melissa.
Popularity over time
Melissa in West Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 5 | 398th |
| 1954 | 25 | 150th |
| 1963 | 87 | 47th |
| 1971 | 454 | 1st |
| 1979 | 344 | 3rd |
| 1987 | 93 | 21st |
| 1996 | 23 | 95th |
| 2009 | 5 | 377th |
Its rank among girls names in West Virginia climbed from 398th in 1937 to 377th in 2009.
The most babies named Melissa in West Virginia in a single year was 457, in 1972. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 1970.
Across the country, Melissa reached its best rank of #1 in Kentucky (1970). See Melissa in every state →
How popular is Melissa in West Virginia?
Melissa was the 377th most popular girls name in West Virginia in 2009, with 5 babies named Melissa that year. Since 1937, West Virginia families have named 8,137 babies Melissa.
How many babies are named Melissa in West Virginia?
In 2009, 5 babies were named Melissa in West Virginia. The most babies named Melissa in West Virginia in a single year was 457, in 1972.
What is the rank of Melissa in West Virginia?
Melissa ranked 377th among girls names in West Virginia in 2009. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 1970.
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.