Holding steady.
Popularity of Claryssa since 1986
Babies named Claryssa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 80 |
| 2000s | 92 |
| 2010s | 38 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Claryssa is a modern English elaboration that emerged in the late 20th century, first recorded in U.S. data in 1986. Its usage peaked in the year 2000, but the name has never been common; recent data from 2025 shows a stable trajectory with no births per 1 million. The name's rise aligns with a broader trend of ornate -ssa endings popular in the 1990s and 2000s. Claryssa remains a rare choice, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive alternative to more familiar forms like Clarissa.
Claryssa is a modern coinage, typical of late 20th-century American naming trends that embellish established names like Clara (from Latin clarus, 'clear, bright') or Clarissa with fashionable suffixes. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1986, reflecting the era's preference for elaborate -ssa endings.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Clary, Rissa, Clara
Sibling names for Claryssa
Names that share Claryssa's style, for a brother or sister.
