Feminine dossier · first seen 1948

Alissa

Endangered Down 92% from peak

Peak era

1998

Peak births

1,231

Current vitality

Rare

Peak generation

Gen Z

1948Peak 19982025

Quick answers about Alissa

How many people are named Alissa?

An estimated 37,627 living Americans are named Alissa.

How rare is Alissa?

Alissa is uncommon among babies today, with 99 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 92% from its 1998 peak.

How old is the typical Alissa?

The median age of a living American named Alissa is approximately 31 years, with most bearers falling between 23 and 42 years old.

Is Alissa still popular?

No. Alissa is endangered as a baby name, down 92% from its 1998 peak with 99 births in 2025.

Peak year

1998

Decline from peak

92%

2025

All-time

38,591

Diaspora map

Alissa broke out in New Jersey, New York, and Ohio (1973) and became over-represented in 27 states over 40 years.

Broke out: New Jersey, New York, and Ohio, 1973 · over-represented in 27 states over 40 years

Alissa is a cross-generational constant. Across 77 years of SSA records, it has never had a true boom or bust cycle — just quiet, persistent presence.

Alissa peaked in 1998, when 1,231 girls were given the name.

In 2025, only 99 girls were given the name.

Down 92% from its peak.

In all, the Social Security Administration has recorded about 38,591 Americans named Alissa since 1948.

Rarity scoreVery uncommon

Peak generationGen Z

StabilityHighly era-bound

TrajectoryDown 92% from peak

19981,231 girls named Alissa

202599 girls named Alissa

Living profile

37,627

Estimated living Americans with this name.

Median age31

Core range23–42

Playground Density Index 0.2%

Wave type

Steady Decline

A name with a broad middle and a downward recent trajectory.