girl's name
Cerissa
suh-RIS-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 461
Cerissa is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2010 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1980, when 56 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1975.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Cerissa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 130 |
| 1980s | 248 |
| 1990s | 40 |
| 2000s | 35 |
| 2010s | 8 |
How Popular Is Cerissa?
In 2010, Cerissa was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Cerissa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Cerissa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Cerissa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Cerissa
- English suh-RIS-uh
Sibling Names for Cerissa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Cerissa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Cerissa
How popular is the name Cerissa?
In 2010, Cerissa was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Cerissa a girl's or a boy's name?
Cerissa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Cerissa?
Cerissa has 3 syllables.
When was Cerissa most popular?
Cerissa peaked in 1980, when 56 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.