Declining since 2010, #4,067 for girls today.
Popularity of Brissa since 1979
Babies named Brissa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 71 |
| 1990s | 213 |
| 2000s | 1,284 |
| 2010s | 992 |
| 2020s | 228 |
Meaning & origin
Brissa is a name of uncertain origin that first appeared on the U.S. naming scene in 1979. Its rise and fall in popularity reflect the trajectory of many modern coinages: it climbed to a peak rank in 2010 and has been declining since. In 2025, it ranked 4,067th, with roughly 1 in every 45,922 newborns receiving the name. The name saw its highest usage in Texas, where it ranked among the top states for the name. While its etymology is unclear, Brissa fits a pattern of contemporary feminine names ending in -issa, and may have been influenced by the Spanish word for breeze.
Brissa first appeared in the United States in 1979 and is most likely a modern coinage. It may be a respelling or variant of Brisa, which is the Spanish and Portuguese word for 'breeze'. Alternatively, it could be a creative formation from the popular -issa suffix combined with the initial Br- sound, as in Britney or Brianna. The name has seen modest use, peaking in popularity in 2010.
Where Brissa is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bri, Bris, Issa
Variants: Brisa
Sibling names for Brissa
Names that share Brissa's style, for a brother or sister.
