Total births
61
Girls' name · since 1999
Irissa
Since 1999, U.S. Social Security records show 61 babies named Irissa, peaking in 2003. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 61
- total births
- 1999–2021
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
Irissa is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 61 have been recorded since 1999.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Irissa has been recorded 61 times among girls since 1999, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1999 to 2021.
- 61 total births
- 1999–2021 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 49% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
61 girls have been named Irissa since 1999, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2021.
- 61
- total births
- 1999–2021
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Irissa was born in this single decade.
2003
Single peak year
8 babies were named Irissa in 2003 - its busiest year on record.
Irissa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Irissa's SSA record in two at 2005 and the more recent half accounts for 52% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 48%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1999, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2003 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Irissa at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
2003
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1999
Irissa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1999–2021
- Peak year (2003)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 23 years of records
Irissa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Irissa's strongest decade.
30 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Irissa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s
2000s
30 births
- 2010s
2010s
19 births
- 2020s 7
2020s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 30 births (49% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Irissa? ▼
Since 1999, Social Security records show 61 babies named Irissa. The most recent recorded year was 2021. Its busiest year on record was 2003, with 8 births.
When was Irissa most popular? ▼
Irissa was most popular in the 2000s decade with 30 total births. The single peak year was 2003.
How long has the name Irissa been used? ▼
Irissa has been recorded in Social Security data since 1999, spanning 23 years of data through 2021.
What names are similar to Irissa? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Iris, Irie, Irina, Irine, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Irissa's data
- Irissa's decade-level peak was the 2000s (30 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Irissa
Nearby Names Like Irissa
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Irissa
Iris Girl
#71 101,550 births
Irie Girl
#1650 2,755 births
Irina Girl
#1561 2,425 births
Irine Girl
1,528 births
Irish Girl
1,453 births
Compare Irissa side by side: Irissa vs Iris Irissa vs Irie Irissa vs Irina
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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, 1999–2021 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Irissa: Baby Name Since 1999 - 61 Births, Peak 2003." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/irissa. 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 Irissa 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.