How old is someone named Marissa?
The average Marissa is 30 years old.
Half of all living Marissas are between 24 and 36.
When was Marissa popular?
Marissa had one big moment, peaking in 1994. 58% of the babies ever named Marissa arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 | 0 |
| 1940s | 21 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 408 | 330 |
| 1960s | 1,475 | 1,300 |
| 1970s | 6,151 | 5,800 |
| 1980s | 21,199 | 21,000 |
| 1990s | 51,314 | 50,000 |
| 2000s | 32,111 | 32,000 |
| 2010s | 7,423 | 7,400 |
| 2020s | 1,005 | 1000 |
How many Marissas are still alive?
About 120,000 Marissas are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 120,000 babies named Marissa since 1936.
Nearly every Marissa ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Marissa?
About half of living Marissas are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Boomer under 1%
- Gen X 7%
- Millennial 47%
- Gen Z 42%
- Gen Alpha 4%
Is Marissa an old name?
Somewhat. Marissa is older than 52 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 Marissa will be 58 in 2056, so the name is aging fast.
Is Marissa a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.8% of living Marissas are women.
Names the same age as Marissa
NAME TWIN
Marissa's name twin is Devon. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Devon's age curve is the closest match to Marissa's: 93% alike.
Other spellings: Marisa (37)
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Questions about the name Marissa
How old is the average Marissa?
The average Marissa in the US is 30 years old. The median is 30, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Marissa?
About 120,000 Marissas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 120,000 babies given the name since 1936.
When was the name Marissa most popular?
In 1994, when about 6,300 baby girls were named Marissa.
Is Marissa a Millennial name?
Partly. Millennials are the largest group, about 47% of living Marissas, 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