Declining since 1997.
Popularity of Lorissa since 1965
Babies named Lorissa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 48 |
| 1970s | 220 |
| 1980s | 280 |
| 1990s | 400 |
| 2000s | 221 |
| 2010s | 71 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Lorissa is a modern American name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1965. It never entered the national top 1000, but it reached its highest usage in 1994, when it was given to approximately 12 girls. Since 1997 the name has been on a downward trajectory, and in 2025 fewer than 5 baby girls were named Lorissa. The name's origins are uncertain, though it is often considered a blend of Laura and Melissa or a variant of the Greek Larissa. Without a deep historical or literary background, Lorissa remains a distinctive, low-frequency choice in the United States.
Lorissa appears to be a modern coinage, likely formed by blending elements of names like Laura and Melissa, or as a variant of the Greek name Larissa. It first appeared in the United States in the 1960s and saw modest use, peaking in the 1990s. The name has been most common in the United States and has no clear historical or literary antecedent.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lori, Rissa, Lolly
Sibling names for Lorissa
Names that share Lorissa's style, for a brother or sister.
