Holding steady.
Popularity of Charlissa since 1976
Babies named Charlissa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 17 |
| 1980s | 40 |
| 1990s | 36 |
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Charlissa is a modern invented name, a blend of Charles and Lisa that first appeared in the United States in 1976. It experienced its peak popularity in 1993, when it was given to a small number of newborns, but has since become very rare. The name has never been recorded in any top states, indicating scattered use. Its stable trajectory suggests it has remained a niche choice for parents seeking a distinctive compound name. While Charlissa carries no deep historical or cultural roots, its component names have long-established meanings: Charles for 'free man' and Lisa for 'God's promise.' The name fits within a 20th-century trend of blending familiar names to create new, unique options.
Charlissa is a modern invented name, likely a combination of the masculine name Charles and the feminine name Lisa. Charles derives from the Germanic word meaning 'free man', while Lisa is a short form of Elizabeth, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'God is my oath'. The name first appeared in the United States in 1976, fitting the trend of creating distinctive compound names by blending popular elements. It saw modest use, with a peak in 1993, and remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Charlie, Lissa, Char, Lisa
Variants: Charlisa, Charlyssa
Sibling names for Charlissa
Names that share Charlissa's style, for a brother or sister.
