Holding steady.
Popularity of Kerissa since 1975
Babies named Kerissa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 32 |
| 1980s | 125 |
| 1990s | 190 |
| 2000s | 127 |
| 2010s | 28 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kerissa is a rare modern female name that first appeared on U.S. birth certificates in 1975. It achieved its peak usage in 1994, the same year it was recorded most often, though even then it never entered the top 1,000 names. The name has remained stable in its rarity, never reaching 1-in-N prominence, and has not been associated with any single state or region. Its similarity to Clarissa and the surname Corey suggests a creative respelling rather than a name with deep historical roots. With minimal usage in recent decades, Kerissa remains a distinctive and uncommon choice.
Kerissa first appeared in U.S. records in 1975 and saw modest use in the 1990s, peaking in 1994. It is likely a creative respelling of Clarissa (Latin for 'bright, clear') or a feminine elaboration of the Irish surname Corey. The name has no clear etymological root in ancient languages and is best understood as a modern invention.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kerri, Rissa, Ker
Sibling names for Kerissa
Names that share Kerissa's style, for a brother or sister.
