girl's name
Morrissa
muh-RISS-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 86
Morrissa is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2012 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 1989, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1973.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Morrissa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 25 |
| 1990s | 39 |
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Morrissa?
In 2012, Morrissa 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.
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 Morrissa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Morrissa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Morrissa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Morrissa
- English muh-RISS-uh
Sibling Names for Morrissa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Morrissa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Morrissa
How popular is the name Morrissa?
In 2012, Morrissa 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 Morrissa a girl's or a boy's name?
Morrissa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Morrissa?
Morrissa has 3 syllables.
When was Morrissa most popular?
Morrissa peaked in 1989, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.