girl's name
Marrissa
muh-RIS-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 1,447
Marrissa is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2016 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 1993, when 87 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.
Marrissa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 15 |
| 1970s | 67 |
| 1980s | 282 |
| 1990s | 671 |
| 2000s | 328 |
| 2010s | 75 |
How Popular Is Marrissa?
In 2016, Marrissa 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 Marrissa 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 Marrissa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Marrissa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Marrissa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Marrissa
- English muh-RIS-uh
Sibling Names for Marrissa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Marrissa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Marrissa
How popular is the name Marrissa?
In 2016, Marrissa 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 Marrissa a girl's or a boy's name?
Marrissa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Marrissa?
Marrissa has 3 syllables.
When was Marrissa most popular?
Marrissa peaked in 1993, when 87 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.