Girl nameNot in the current top charts
Melisse
//ˈmɛlɪs//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19757 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Melisse's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Melisse's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Melisse |
|---|---|
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1953 | 7 |
| 1955 | 9 |
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1969 | 11 |
| 1970 | 14 |
| 1971 | 15 |
| 1972 | 10 |
| 1973 | 16 |
| 1974 | 13 |
| 1975 | 17 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1978 | 13 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 11 |
| 1983 | 12 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1989 | 6 |
Melisse through the decades
- Melisse peaked in 1975, when 17 babies were named Melisse in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1978–1989), use of Melisse has fallen 30% compared to the 10 years before that.