How old is someone named Malissa?
The average Malissa is 47 years old.
Half of all living Malissas are between 40 and 56.
When was Malissa popular?
Parents have been choosing Malissa less often since its peak in 1979; 8 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 196 | 0 |
| 1910s | 250 | 0 |
| 1920s | 265 | 0 |
| 1930s | 121 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 149 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 293 | 230 |
| 1960s | 1,403 | 1,300 |
| 1970s | 2,657 | 2,500 |
| 1980s | 1,804 | 1,700 |
| 1990s | 902 | 880 |
| 2000s | 302 | 300 |
| 2010s | 113 | 110 |
| 2020s | 34 | under 100 |
How many Malissas are still alive?
About 7,200 Malissas are alive in the US today. That's 81% of the roughly 8,900 babies named Malissa since 1880.
Most Malissas ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Malissa?
About half of living Malissas are Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980.
Is Malissa an old name?
Yes. Malissa is older than 75 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Malissa a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Malissas are women.
Names the same age as Malissa
NAME TWIN
Malissa's name twin is Melissa. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Melissa's age curve is the closest match to Malissa's: 91% alike.
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Questions about the name Malissa
How old is the average Malissa?
The average Malissa in the US is 47 years old. The median is 48, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Malissa?
About 7,200 Malissas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 8,900 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Malissa most popular?
In 1979, when about 310 baby girls were named Malissa.
Is Malissa a Gen X name?
Yes. About 51% of living Malissas are Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980.
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