Holding steady.
Popularity of Cherissa since 1973
Babies named Cherissa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 44 |
| 1980s | 93 |
| 1990s | 19 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Cherissa is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1973 and saw its peak usage in 1980. The name never entered the top 1,000 and has remained stable at low frequency through the latest year of data, 2025. Its creation fits the pattern of modern names blending familiar elements, such as Cheri and the suffix -issa. While no top states are recorded for this name, it exemplifies the trend of elaborative coinage popular in the late 20th century.
Cherissa is a modern invented name, probably a blending of Cheri (a short form of Cheryl or a variant of Sherry) with the popular suffix -issa seen in names like Clarissa and Melissa. It first appeared in the United States in the 1970s, fitting the era's trend of creating melodic feminine names with familiar sounds.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cheri, Rissa
Sibling names for Cherissa
Names that share Cherissa's style, for a brother or sister.
