Declining since 1991.
Popularity of Corissa since 1964
Babies named Corissa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 24 |
| 1970s | 346 |
| 1980s | 618 |
| 1990s | 718 |
| 2000s | 249 |
| 2010s | 85 |
| 2020s | 7 |
Meaning & origin
Corissa is a modern American name that first appeared in 1964 and saw its peak usage in 1990, with a subsequent decline through the 1990s. As a rare coinage with uncertain origins, it likely was formed from elements of other popular names like Cora or Melissa, combined with the -issa ending. Since 1991, its usage has fallen, and it does not appear in current top ranks. The name remains a distinctive, uncommon choice that reflects mid- to late-20th-century naming trends.
Corissa first appeared in the mid-20th century, with the earliest recorded use in the United States in 1964. Its formation likely stems from the popularity of the name Cora or the Greek-derived name Melissa, combined with the fashionable feminine suffix -issa. It remains uncommon, mostly used in the latter half of the 1900s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cori, Rissa
Sibling names for Corissa
Names that share Corissa's style, for a brother or sister.
