2,108births recorded
4Countries
1Variants
1974Peak · South Australia
#10107United States 2025
Nerissa is a girl name family recorded 2,108 times in 4 countries since 1915. It ranks highest today in the United States (#10107 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in South Australia in 1974, at 39.5 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Nerissa
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nerissa | English | 1,977 | 🇺🇸 United States | #10107 | 1979 | ▲ 93 % |
| Nerissa | English | 82 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 1996 | – |
| Nerissa | English | 32 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1978 | – |
| Nerissa | English | 17 | 🇦🇺 South Australia | – | 1974 | – |
Questions about Nerissa
How popular is the name Nerissa?
In 2025 it ranked #10107 in the United States. Official registers record 2,108 births across 4 countries.
When was Nerissa most popular?
It peaked in South Australia in 1974, at 39.5 births per 100,000.
Is Nerissa a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Nerissa is a girl name.