Marrisa Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmuh-RIS-uh / məˈrɪsəLatin; English
Meaning
Latin: of the sea; English: a variant of Marissa
Historical & Cultural Background
Marrisa is often considered a modern variant of the name Marissa, which itself is derived from the Latin word 'maris,' meaning 'of the sea.' The name gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century. It is frequently used in English-speaking countries and has various spellings and forms.
Trend Summary
Marrisa has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, particularly peaking in the late 1990s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Marissa
- Marisa
International Variants
- Marisa (Spanish)
- Marisse (French)
Famous people named Marrisa
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Fictional characters named Marrisa
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Marrisa was first seen in the United States in 1963. Marrisa has ranked as high as #1161 nationally, which occurred in 1994, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, and Washington. In the past 5 years the name Marrisa has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Marrisa (2005)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1977 | 16 |
| 1978 | 13 |
| 1979 | 14 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1982 | 11 |
| 1983 | 18 |
| 1984 | 24 |
| 1985 | 16 |
| 1986 | 23 |
| 1987 | 25 |
| 1988 | 31 |
| 1989 | 38 |
| 1990 | 27 |
| 1991 | 55 |
| 1992 | 62 |
| 1993 | 57 |
| 1994 | 76 |
| 1995 | 53 |
| 1996 | 40 |
| 1997 | 32 |
| 1998 | 44 |
| 1999 | 35 |
| 2000 | 41 |
| 2001 | 31 |
| 2002 | 29 |
| 2003 | 28 |
| 2004 | 29 |
| 2005 | 28 |
| 2006 | 28 |
| 2007 | 17 |
| 2008 | 17 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2016 | 7 |