Holding steady.
Popularity of Malissie since 1881
Babies named Malissie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1915, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Malissie's real moment was 1885.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 47 |
| 1890s | 67 |
| 1900s | 80 |
| 1910s | 126 |
| 1920s | 103 |
| 1930s | 21 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Malissie is a rare American name that briefly surfaced in the 1880s, during a period when invented or adapted names were common among families seeking unique identifiers. Its highest recorded usage was in 1885, reflecting the peak of a modest trend. While its exact origins are unclear, it likely belongs to the cluster of feminine names ending in 'ie' that were fashionable in the 19th century. The name has since fallen out of use, and no top states or notable bearers are recorded in the Social Security dataset. Its trajectory has been stable, meaning it never experienced a significant revival. For parents interested in obscure vintage names, Malissie offers an unusual but historically grounded choice.
Malissie is a rare American given name first recorded in the 1880s. It is likely a respelling or diminutive of Melissa, a Greek name meaning 'honeybee,' or possibly a feminine form of Malachi, a Hebrew name meaning 'my messenger.' The name appeared in limited use in the late 19th century, peaking in 1885, and has since become extremely uncommon.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mali, Missie, Sissy
Sibling names for Malissie
Names that share Malissie's style, for a brother or sister.
