Nerissa

Girl name

Nerissa has been given to 1,977 babies in the U.S. since 1915. It peaked in 1979.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,977

Peak year

1979 (73 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1915

10-year trend

▲ +80%

Gender split

All girls

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Nerissa.

1,976 babies since 1965

1,975 babies since 1964

1,967 babies since 1971

1,992 babies since 1970

1,960 babies since 1970

2,000 babies since 1944

1,934 babies since 1899

1,930 babies since 1965

How popular is the name Nerissa?

Nerissa has been given to 1,977 babies in the U.S. since 1915. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Nerissa peak?

Nerissa peaked in 1979, when 73 babies were given the name.

Is Nerissa a girl or boy name?

Nerissa is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Nerissa are girls).

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