Total births
744
Girls' name · since 1962
Laurissa
Laurissa has 744 recorded births since 1962 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1991 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 744
- total births
- 1962–2019
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
744 girls have been named Laurissa since 1962, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Laurissa recorded 744 times among girls since 1962, 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 1962 to 2019.
- 744 total births
- 1962–2019 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
744 girls have been named Laurissa since 1962, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2019.
- 744
- total births
- 1962–2019
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Laurissa was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
29 babies were named Laurissa in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Laurissa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Laurissa's full recorded timeline at 1992, 53% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 47% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1962, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1991 peak of 29 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Laurissa at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1962
Laurissa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1962–2019
- Peak year (1991)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 58 years of records
Laurissa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Laurissa's strongest decade.
234 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Laurissa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 18
1960s
18 births
- 1970s
1970s
108 births
- 1980s
1980s
172 births
- 1990s
1990s
234 births
- 2000s
2000s
158 births
- 2010s 54
2010s
54 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 234 births (31% of all-time use).
How Laurissa 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 Laurissa's total volume
Laurissa vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Laurissa by state
Where Laurissa concentrates geographically, total births since 1962
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 40 | 5.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 17 | 2.3% |
| #3 | New York | | 5 | 0.7% |
California share of Laurissa's total US births 5.4%
Even split
40 of 744 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Laurissa? ▼
744 babies have been named Laurissa since 1962. It was last recorded in 2019. The peak year was 1991 with 29 births.
When was Laurissa most popular? ▼
Laurissa was most popular in the 1990s decade with 234 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Laurissa most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Laurissa are California (40 births), Texas (17 births), New York (5 births).
How long has the name Laurissa been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Laurissa since 1962 -- 58 years through the most recent 2019 data.
What names are similar to Laurissa? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Laura, Lauren, Laurie, Laurel, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Laurissa's data
- Laurissa's decade-level peak was the 1990s (234 total births); usage has since declined to 54 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Laurissas (40 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 Laurissa
Nearby Names Like Laurissa
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Laurissa
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Laurie Girl
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Laurel Girl
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Lauryn Girl
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Compare Laurissa side by side: Laurissa vs Laura Laurissa vs Lauren Laurissa vs Laurie
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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, 1962–2019 (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. "Laurissa: Baby Name Since 1962 - 744 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/laurissa. 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 Laurissa 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.