Holding steady.
Popularity of Trissa since 1959
Babies named Trissa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 31 |
| 1970s | 46 |
| 1980s | 43 |
| 1990s | 41 |
| 2000s | 42 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Trissa is a rare American name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1959. It reached its peak usage in 1977, but even then it was never common enough to rank among the top 1,000 names. Its trajectory has remained stable, with a consistent but very low number of births each year. The name's exact etymology is unclear, but it likely belongs to a class of modern coinages that blend the trendy 'Tri-' sound with a feminine ending like '-ssa'. While Trissa has no documented ties to any top states or cultural groups, its similarity to names like Trista and Marissa suggests it may have been inspired by the popularity of such names in the mid-20th century. Parents choosing Trissa today are selecting a distinctive, little-used name with a subtle nod to mid-century naming trends.
Trissa appears to be a modern American coinage, first recorded in 1959. It may be a variant or elaboration of Trista, which itself is a feminine form of Tristan, a name of Celtic origin meaning 'sad' or 'tumult'. Alternatively, it could be a blend of the popular prefix 'Tri-' with the feminine suffix '-ssa', following a pattern seen in names like Marissa or Larissa. The name has never been widely used, maintaining a low and stable trajectory since its peak in 1977.
Sibling names for Trissa
Names that share Trissa's style, for a brother or sister.
