How old is someone named Karissa?
The average Karissa is 29 years old.
Half of all living Karissas are between 22 and 36.
When was Karissa popular?
Karissa rose fast and peaked in 1991, then faded almost as fast. 53% of all Karissas were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 122 | 110 |
| 1970s | 987 | 930 |
| 1980s | 3,810 | 3,700 |
| 1990s | 7,446 | 7,300 |
| 2000s | 5,097 | 5,000 |
| 2010s | 2,184 | 2,200 |
| 2020s | 443 | 440 |
How many Karissas are still alive?
About 20,000 Karissas are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 20,000 babies named Karissa since 1961.
Nearly every Karissa ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Karissa?
About half of living Karissas are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Gen X 6%
- Millennial 46%
- Gen Z 40%
- Gen Alpha 8%
Is Karissa an old name?
Somewhat. Karissa is older than 50 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Karissa will be 55 in 2056, so the name is aging fast.
Is Karissa a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Karissas are women.
Names the same age as Karissa
NAME TWIN
Karissa's name twin is Samantha. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Samantha's age curve is the closest match to Karissa's: 93% alike.
Other spellings: Carissa (34)
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Questions about the name Karissa
How old is the average Karissa?
The average Karissa in the US is 29 years old. The median is 30, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Karissa?
About 20,000 Karissas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 20,000 babies given the name since 1961.
When was the name Karissa most popular?
In 1991, when about 900 baby girls were named Karissa.
Is Karissa a Millennial name?
Partly. Millennials are the largest group, about 46% of living Karissas, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this