How old is someone named Marisa?
The average Marisa is 37 years old.
Half of all living Marisas are between 28 and 47.
When was Marisa popular?
Parents have been choosing Marisa less often since its peak in 1995; 25 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 17 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 43 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 1,315 | 1,100 |
| 1960s | 3,432 | 3,000 |
| 1970s | 8,350 | 7,900 |
| 1980s | 10,388 | 10,000 |
| 1990s | 15,544 | 15,000 |
| 2000s | 7,778 | 7,700 |
| 2010s | 1,653 | 1,600 |
| 2020s | 253 | 250 |
How many Marisas are still alive?
About 47,000 Marisas are alive in the US today. That's 96% of the roughly 49,000 babies named Marisa since 1934.
Nearly every Marisa ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Marisa?
About two in five living Marisas are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Boomer 5%
- Gen X 23%
- Millennial 43%
- Gen Z 27%
- Gen Alpha 2%
Is Marisa an old name?
Somewhat. Marisa is older than 62 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Is Marisa a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.9% of living Marisas are women.
Names the same age as Marisa
NAME TWIN
Marisa's name twin is Desiree. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Desiree's age curve is the closest match to Marisa's: 87% alike.
Other spellings: Marissa (30)
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Questions about the name Marisa
How old is the average Marisa?
The average Marisa in the US is 37 years old. The median is 35, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Marisa?
About 47,000 Marisas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 49,000 babies given the name since 1934.
When was the name Marisa most popular?
In 1995, when about 2,200 baby girls were named Marisa.
Is Marisa a Millennial name?
Partly. Millennials are the largest group, about 43% of living Marisas, 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