Holding steady.
Popularity of Carrisa since 1970
Babies named Carrisa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 83 |
| 1980s | 194 |
| 1990s | 213 |
| 2000s | 51 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Carrisa is a modern, rare American name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1970. It saw a modest peak in usage during 1992, but has never ranked in the national top 1000. The name's trajectory has remained stable since its onset, with no significant revival. As a 20th-century coinage, its meaning is uncertain, though it may be a variant of Carissa or a blend of Cara and the popular suffix -issa. Carrisa has not been associated with any specific U.S. states in the data, reflecting its scattered, low-frequency use. Its similarity to more common names like Marissa and Clarissa has likely contributed to its occasional selection by American parents seeking a familiar-yet-distinctive sound.
Carrisa is a modern American coinage, likely formed by blending the popular -issa suffix (as in Marissa, Clarissa) with the initial sound of names like Cara or Carrie. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in the 1970s and saw modest use in the 1990s, peaking in 1992. The name has no established historical or linguistic root.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cari, Risa, Carri
Sibling names for Carrisa
Names that share Carrisa's style, for a brother or sister.
