Girl
Marissa
of the sea
About Marissa
Consider the classic appeal of Marissa—a name that has graced generations with its gentle, flowing sound. This choice offers immediate familiarity without being overused in today's classrooms. The soft consonants and vowel harmony create a naturally feminine tone that pairs wonderfully with both traditional and modern middle names. Marissa provides built-in versatility with nicknames like Rissa, Mari, or even the playful Missy. It's a name that translates beautifully across cultures and languages, ensuring your daughter will feel comfortable introducing herself anywhere in the world. The timeless quality means it won't feel dated as trends shift.
Popularity of the Name Marissa
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | #988 | ||||
| 1965 | #964 | ||||
| 1966 | #846 | ||||
| 1967 | #664 | ||||
| 1968 | #624 | ||||
| 1969 | #622 | ||||
| 1970 | #631 | ||||
| 1971 | #618 | ||||
| 1972 | #588 | ||||
| 1973 | #498 | ||||
| 1974 | #484 | #466 | |||
| 1975 | #484 | ||||
| 1976 | #350 | #329 | #414 | ||
| 1977 | #233 | ||||
| 1978 | #218 | ||||
| 1979 | #194 | #347 | |||
| 1980 | #193 | #615 | |||
| 1981 | #187 | ||||
| 1982 | #181 | #356 | #458 | ||
| 1983 | #170 | #372 | #427 | ||
| 1984 | #170 | #375 | #585 | ||
| 1985 | #152 | ||||
| 1986 | #115 | #504 | |||
| 1987 | #109 | #547 | |||
| 1988 | #101 | ||||
| 1989 | #81 | #371 | |||
| 1990 | #87 | #418 | #492 | ||
| 1991 | #81 | #443 | #160 | ||
| 1992 | #72 | #499 | #136 | ||
| 1993 | #59 | #570 | #129 | ||
| 1994 | #53 | #483 | #117 | ||
| 1995 | #53 | #594 | #108 | ||
| 1996 | #59 | #126 | |||
| 1997 | #60 | #603 | #473 | #125 | |
| 1998 | #66 | #744 | #123 | ||
| 1999 | #73 | #689 | #118 | ||
| 2000 | #78 | #750 | #625 | #158 | |
| 2001 | #79 | #849 | #156 | ||
| 2002 | #99 | #831 | #191 | ||
| 2003 | #95 | #877 | #145 | ||
| 2004 | #78 | #634 | #323 | #799 | #105 |
| 2005 | #91 | #472 | #349 | #654 | #107 |
| 2006 | #104 | #511 | #302 | #710 | #125 |
| 2007 | #132 | #467 | #679 | #136 | |
| 2008 | #155 | #467 | #405 | #575 | #160 |
| 2009 | #183 | #602 | #700 | #194 | |
| 2010 | #202 | #626 | #719 | #201 | |
| 2011 | #257 | #684 | #872 | #291 | |
| 2012 | #320 | #651 | #843 | #320 | |
| 2013 | #377 | #998 | #705 | #441 | |
| 2014 | #466 | #448 | |||
| 2015 | #536 | #962 | #438 | ||
| 2016 | #597 | #978 | #548 | ||
| 2017 | #678 | #817 | #571 | ||
| 2018 | #886 | #996 | #705 | ||
| 2019 | #877 | #885 | |||
| 2021 | #956 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Marissa
Names Similar to Marissa
Nicknames for Marissa
- Mari
- Rissa
- Missy
- Mars
Famous People Named Marissa
| Marissa Mayer | Former CEO of Yahoo! |
| Marissa Jaret Winokur | American actress and singer |
| Marissa Paternoster | Lead vocalist and guitarist of the band Screaming Females |
| Marissa Callahan | American professional wrestler known as "Allison Kay" |
| Marissa Cuevas | Filipina actress and model |
| Marissa Jade | Reality TV personality and model |
| Marissa Castelli | American figure skater and Olympic medalist |
| Marissa Matrone | American actress known for her role in "The Sopranos" |
| Marissa Neitling | American actress from the TV series "The Last Ship" |
| Marissa Raniolo Wilkins | Maltese politician |
| Marissa Dyan | American actress and producer |
| Marissa Nasution | Indonesian television presenter |
Characters Named Marissa
| Marissa Wompler | Character from the podcast "Comedy Bang! Bang!" |
| Marissa Morgan | Character from the TV series "Sirens" |
| Marissa Hughes | Character from the movie "The Change-Up" |
| Marissa Benson | Character from the TV series "iCarly" |
| Marissa Tasker | Character from the TV series "All My Children" |
| Marissa Clark | Character from the TV series "Third Watch" |
| Marissa Summers | Protagonist in a romance novel series |
| Marissa Fields | Detective in a crime thriller book series |
| Marissa Drake | Space explorer in a sci-fi novel |
| Marissa Grey | Witch in a fantasy book series |
| Marissa Stone | Adventurer in a treasure hunting novel |
| Marissa Hart | Secret agent in a spy fiction story |
| Marissa Rivers | Time traveler in a historical fiction novel |
| Marissa Cooper | Teenager in a coming-of-age drama series |
| Marissa Martinez | Journalist in a mystery thriller book |
| Marissa Walker | Scientist in a dystopian sci-fi story |
| Marissa Turner | Musician in a contemporary fiction novel |
| Marissa Foster | Socialite in a romance drama series |
| Marissa Brooks | Archaeologist in an adventure fiction book |
| Marissa Hamilton | Fashion designer in a chick-lit novel |
| Marissa Anderson | Nurse in a medical drama story |
| Marissa Chapman | Chef in a culinary fiction book |
| Marissa Reyes | Artist in an art-themed novel |
| Marissa Wright | Athlete in a sports fiction story |
| Marissa Richards | Therapist in a psychological thriller book |
| Marissa Peterson | Teacher in an educational fiction novel |