Charissa Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkuh-RIS-uh / /kəˈrɪsə/Greek; Hebrew
Meaning
Greek: grace; Hebrew: a form of the name Charis
Historical & Cultural Background
Charissa is derived from the Greek word 'charis', meaning grace or kindness. It has been used in various cultures, particularly in Christian contexts, where it symbolizes divine grace. The name has gained popularity in English-speaking countries since the 20th century.
Trend Summary
Charissa has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a peak in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Karissa
- Charisse
International Variants
- Karissa (English)
- Charisse (French)
Famous people named Charissa
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Charissa was first seen in the United States in 1949. Charissa has ranked as high as #903 nationally, which occurred in 1980, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Charissa has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Charissa (2016)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1949 | 6 |
| 1950 | 12 |
| 1951 | 11 |
| 1952 | 10 |
| 1953 | 17 |
| 1954 | 26 |
| 1955 | 30 |
| 1956 | 20 |
| 1957 | 16 |
| 1958 | 32 |
| 1959 | 27 |
| 1960 | 25 |
| 1961 | 24 |
| 1962 | 37 |
| 1963 | 28 |
| 1964 | 28 |
| 1965 | 41 |
| 1966 | 36 |
| 1967 | 44 |
| 1968 | 38 |
| 1969 | 59 |
| 1970 | 91 |
| 1971 | 109 |
| 1972 | 114 |
| 1973 | 130 |
| 1974 | 109 |
| 1975 | 141 |
| 1976 | 119 |
| 1977 | 134 |
| 1978 | 137 |
| 1979 | 199 |
| 1980 | 212 |
| 1981 | 167 |
| 1982 | 163 |
| 1983 | 176 |
| 1984 | 175 |
| 1985 | 152 |
| 1986 | 171 |
| 1987 | 147 |
| 1988 | 135 |
| 1989 | 155 |
| 1990 | 149 |
| 1991 | 115 |
| 1992 | 121 |
| 1993 | 119 |
| 1994 | 94 |
| 1995 | 82 |
| 1996 | 63 |
| 1997 | 69 |
| 1998 | 61 |
| 1999 | 63 |
| 2000 | 63 |
| 2001 | 43 |
| 2002 | 41 |
| 2003 | 35 |
| 2004 | 47 |
| 2005 | 36 |
| 2006 | 42 |
| 2007 | 41 |
| 2008 | 29 |
| 2009 | 26 |
| 2010 | 24 |
| 2011 | 29 |
| 2012 | 26 |
| 2013 | 19 |
| 2014 | 31 |
| 2015 | 27 |
| 2016 | 25 |
| 2017 | 24 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 10 |