Declining since 1992.
Popularity of Carrissa since 1967
Babies named Carrissa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 103 |
| 1980s | 279 |
| 1990s | 393 |
| 2000s | 142 |
| 2010s | 42 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Carrissa emerged in U.S. birth records in 1967, a period when names with similar sounds (like Vanessa and Marissa) were gaining traction. It reached its peak usage in 1991, but by 1992 its trajectory began a steady decline. Though it never entered the national top 1000, Carrissa saw its strongest popularity during the 1990s, a decade that favored flowing, feminine names with double consonants and vowel endings. The name has not been concentrated in any particular state, suggesting niche, broad appeal rather than regional popularity. Today, Carrissa remains a rare choice, reflecting a personal alternative to more common names of its style.
Carrissa first appeared in U.S. records in the late 1960s, likely a modern coinage blending elements of popular names like Carissa, Corissa, or Marissa. Its spelling with double 'r' and 'ss' aligns with fashionable patterns of the era. No clear historical or linguistic derivation has been established.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Carrie, Rissa, Cari
Sibling names for Carrissa
Names that share Carrissa's style, for a brother or sister.
