girl's name
Lorissa
lor-ISS-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 1,332
Lorissa is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2021 it was given to 5 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 1994, when 49 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1965.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Lorissa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 48 |
| 1970s | 220 |
| 1980s | 280 |
| 1990s | 400 |
| 2000s | 221 |
| 2010s | 71 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Lorissa?
In 2021, Lorissa was given to 5 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.
Where Lorissa Is Used
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 Lorissa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Lorissa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Lorissa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Lorissa
- English lor-ISS-uh
Sibling Names for Lorissa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Lorissa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Lorissa
How popular is the name Lorissa?
In 2021, Lorissa was given to 5 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 Lorissa a girl's or a boy's name?
Lorissa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Lorissa?
Lorissa has 3 syllables.
When was Lorissa most popular?
Lorissa peaked in 1994, when 49 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.