Marissa Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationmuh-RIS-uh / məˈrɪsə

Latin; Spanish

Meaning

Latin: of the sea; Spanish: sea star

Historical & Cultural Background

Marissa is derived from the Latin name 'Maris', which means 'of the sea'. It gained popularity in the English-speaking world in the 20th century. The name is often associated with femininity, though it can be used for boys as well. Its usage has been influenced by cultural trends in naming.

Trend Summary

Marissa has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the 1980s and 1990s.

Similar Names

MelissaClarissaLarissaTeresaVanessaAlissaMarcelMarvin

Variants

  • Marisa
  • Maris

International Variants

  • Marisa (Italian)
  • Maris (Latin)

Famous people named Marissa

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Fictional characters named Marissa

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Sibling Suggestions

MarcusMariusMaraMarinaMarlon

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Marissa was first seen in the United States in 1975. Marissa has ranked as high as #1175 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in California, District of Columbia, and Kentucky. In the past 5 years the name Marissa has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Marissa (2004)

StateBirthsShare
KY 8
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19756
19775
19789
19799
19818
19827
198311
198519
198614
19877
198811
198921
199021
19919
19927
19936
199414
199513
19967
19978
19989
19996
20008
20016
20037
200416
20086