An estimated 117,124 living Americans are named Marissa.
How rare is Marissa?
Marissa is uncommon among babies today, with 123 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 98% from its 1994 peak.
How old is the typical Marissa?
The median age of a living American named Marissa is approximately 30 years, with most bearers falling between 24 and 36 years old.
Is Marissa still popular?
No. Marissa is endangered as a baby name, down 98% from its 1994 peak with 123 births in 2025.
Where is Marissa most common?
Marissa has its strongest geographic signal in Rhode Island, where it appears 3.4× more often than the national baseline.
1936Peak 19942025
Peak year
1994
Decline from peak
98%
2025
123
All-time
120,842
Diaspora map
Marissa broke out in California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Massachusetts, New Mexico, New York, and Texas (1976) and became over-represented in 35 states over 38 years.
Broke out: California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Massachusetts, New Mexico, New York, and Texas, 1976 · over-represented in 35 states over 38 years
