Total births
965
Girls' name · since 1967
Carrissa
Carrissa has 965 recorded births since 1967 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1991 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 965
- total births
- 1967–2018
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
965 girls have been named Carrissa since 1967, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Carrissa recorded 965 times among girls since 1967, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1967 to 2018.
- 965 total births
- 1967–2018 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 41% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
965 girls have been named Carrissa since 1967, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2018.
- 965
- total births
- 1967–2018
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Carrissa was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
61 babies were named Carrissa in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Carrissa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Carrissa's full recorded timeline at 1993, 44% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 56% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1972, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1991 peak of 61 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Carrissa at a glance
Last recorded 2018Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1967
Carrissa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1967–2018
- Peak year (1991)
- 61
- Annual births at peak, across 52 years of records
Carrissa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Carrissa's strongest decade.
393 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Carrissa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 6
1960s
6 births
- 1970s 103
1970s
103 births
- 1980s
1980s
279 births
- 1990s
1990s
393 births
- 2000s 142
2000s
142 births
- 2010s 42
2010s
42 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 393 births (41% of all-time use).
How Carrissa compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Carrissa's total volume
Carrissa vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Carrissa by state
Where Carrissa concentrates geographically, total births since 1967
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 94 | 9.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 21 | 2.2% |
| #3 | Florida | | 10 | 1.0% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Carrissa's total US births 9.7%
Even split
94 of 965 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Carrissa? ▼
Since 1967, Social Security records show 965 babies named Carrissa. The most recent recorded year was 2018. Its busiest year on record was 1991, with 61 births.
When was Carrissa most popular? ▼
Carrissa was most popular in the 1990s decade with 393 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Carrissa most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Carrissa are California (94 births), Texas (21 births), Florida (10 births).
How long has the name Carrissa been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Carrissa since 1967 -- 52 years through the most recent 2018 data.
What names are similar to Carrissa? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Carol, Carolyn, Carrie, Caroline, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Carrissa's data
- Carrissa's decade-level peak was the 1990s (393 total births); usage has since declined to 42 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Carrissas (94 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Carrissa
Nearby Names Like Carrissa
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Carrissa
Carol Girl
#2639 816,928 births
Carolyn Girl
#1160 556,777 births
Carrie Girl
#3013 266,350 births
Caroline Girl
#92 250,410 births
Carla Girl
#1009 150,390 births
Compare Carrissa side by side: Carrissa vs Carol Carrissa vs Carolyn Carrissa vs Carrie
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1967–2018 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Carrissa: Baby Name Since 1967 - 965 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/carrissa. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Carrissa draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.