Marissa Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Latin
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Marissa means 'of the sea' in Latin.
Meaning of the Name Marissa
Marissa is a feminine given name of Latin origin. It is a variant of the name Maris, which means 'of the sea' in Latin. The name is believed to have been derived from the name of the Roman goddess of the sea, Maris, or from the Latin word 'maris' meaning 'sea'. Marissa has gained popularity in English-speaking countries since the 20th century.
Popularity of the Name Marissa
The popularity for the name Marissa peaked in popularity in the year 1994 with 6,245 births, which ranked number 112 out of 23,844 unique names for that year. Marissa had the most female births in 1994 with 6,245, which ranked number 53 out of 15,754 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1989 with 21, which ranked number 2,901 out of 9,229 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Marissa has declined sharply over the last ten years from 1,005 births to 179 births, a decline of -82.19%. Among females, Marissa has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 1,005 births to 179 births, a decline of -82.19%.
Nationwide Popularity of Marissa
- 20 Year Trend of Marissa: -94.60%
- 10 Year Trend of Marissa: -82.19%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Marissa: -82.19%
Popularity of Marissa by State
Among females, Marissa was most popular in Southwestern states with 33 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 29 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Marissa. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 920 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 29 | 1003 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 941 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 1069 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 1038 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 1317 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1417 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 27 | 1058 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Marissa
- Total Births of Marissa: 151 (-15.85%)
- Female Births of Marissa: 151 (-15.85%)
Given the downward trend of Marissa over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -15.85% decrease in total births, for a total of 151 births in 2024. For Females, births for Marissa have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 151 female births in 2024, a decrease of -15.85%.