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Marissa Girl

Popularity: #805 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationmuh-RIS-uh / məˈrɪsə

Latin; Hebrew

Meaning

Latin: of the sea; Hebrew: bitter

Historical & Cultural Background

Marissa is derived from the Latin word 'maris,' meaning 'of the sea.' It gained popularity in the United States during the 20th century. The name has also been associated with the Hebrew name 'Mara,' which means 'bitter.' Marissa has been used in various cultures, often reflecting a connection to nature or water.

Trend Summary

Marissa experienced peak popularity in the 1980s and 1990s in the United States.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Marisa
  • Maris

International Variants

  • Marisa (Italian)
  • Marisse (French)

Famous people named Marissa

Marissa Mayer is an American technology executive known for her role as the CEO of Yahoo.

Marissa Jaret Winokur is an American actress and television host, recognized for her work in Broadway and television.

Marissa Tomei is an American actress who won an Academy Award for her role in 'My Cousin Vinny.'.

Marissa Miller is an American model known for her work with Victoria's Secret.

Fictional characters named Marissa

Marissa Cooper is a character from the television series 'The O.C.' known for her complex relationships.

Marissa is a character in the video game 'The Last of Us Part II,' serving as a supporting character.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Marissa was first seen in the United States in 1936. Marissa has ranked as high as #112 nationally, which occurred in 1994, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. 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 (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 25
27%
CA 19
20%
FL 11
12%
AZ 9
10%
NY 7
8%
MN 6
6%
OH 6
6%
IL 5
5%
NJ 5
5%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19365
19467
19477
19497
19507
19517
195215
195319
195420
195539
195669
195776
195891
195965
196092
1961104
1962105
1963117
196499
1965114
1966140
1967210
1968238
1969256
1970263
1971274
1972273
1973351
1974365
1975381
1976615
19771,068
19781,147
19791,385
19801,403
19811,453
19821,519
19831,620
19841,627
19851,890
19862,442
19872,544
19882,810
19893,794
19903,806
19914,421
19924,873
19935,626
19946,245
19956,082
19965,753
19975,298
19984,722
19994,389
20004,025
20013,853
20023,317
20033,517
20044,009
20053,592
20063,163
20072,622
20082,174
20091,796
20101,532
20111,244
20121,006
2013819
2014681
2015581
2016507
2017433
2018306
2019307
2020227
2021189
2022180
2023138
2024145