How old is someone named Mellissa?
The average Mellissa is 46 years old.
Half of all living Mellissas are between 40 and 54.
When was Mellissa popular?
Mellissa rose fast and peaked in 1979, then faded almost as fast. 52% of all Mellissas were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | 0 |
| 1940s | 5 | 0 |
| 1950s | 143 | 110 |
| 1960s | 874 | 780 |
| 1970s | 1,921 | 1,800 |
| 1980s | 1,730 | 1,700 |
| 1990s | 704 | 690 |
| 2000s | 201 | 200 |
| 2010s | 42 | under 100 |
How many Mellissas are still alive?
About 5,300 Mellissas are alive in the US today. That's 94% of the roughly 5,600 babies named Mellissa since 1926.
Nearly every Mellissa ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Mellissa?
About half of living Mellissas are Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980.
- Boomer 5%
- Gen X 50%
- Millennial 38%
- Gen Z 7%
Is Mellissa an old name?
Somewhat. Mellissa is older than 74 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Is Mellissa a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Mellissas are women.
Names the same age as Mellissa
NAME TWIN
Mellissa's name twin is Jami. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Jami's age curve is the closest match to Mellissa's: 90% alike.
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Questions about the name Mellissa
How old is the average Mellissa?
The average Mellissa in the US is 46 years old. The median is 47, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Mellissa?
About 5,300 Mellissas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 5,600 babies given the name since 1926.
When was the name Mellissa most popular?
In 1979, when about 270 baby girls were named Mellissa.
Is Mellissa a Gen X name?
Yes. About 50% of living Mellissas 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