Will my child share the name Marissa with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 8 UK babies named Marissa per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Marissa in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Marissa becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Marissa is declining: down 1,417 places since 2020, to #3,035 in 2025. It peaked at #467 in 2008.

Is Marissa a good choice for a distinctive name?

Marissa is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Marissa a popular baby name in the United States?

Marissa does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Marissa

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Marissa is a distinctive choice, ranked #3035 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Marissa in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Marissa

Marissa has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2078 places in five years. It was most popular in 2008 at #467 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Marissa is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Marissa in their class.