Feminine dossier · first seen 1915
Nerissa
Stable Decline
Gradual decline from 1979
Peak era
1979
Peak births
73
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen X
1915Peak 19792025
Quick answers about Nerissa
How many people are named Nerissa?
An estimated 1,870 living Americans are named Nerissa.
How rare is Nerissa?
Nerissa is very rare among babies today, with 9 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 87.7% from its 1979 peak.
How old is the typical Nerissa?
The median age of a living American named Nerissa is approximately 42 years, with most bearers falling between 29 and 51 years old.
Is Nerissa still popular?
Not especially. Nerissa has been declining since its 1979 peak and registered 9 births in 2025.
Peak year
1979
Decline from peak
87.7%
2025
9
All-time
1,977