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Nerissa

Nerissa is a girl name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Nerissa?

Recorded births named Nerissa by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	1,977 births
England & Wales since 1996	110 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Nerissa's popularity over time

Babies named Nerissa per year — United States (1915–2025). United States peaked in 1979 (73/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 1996 (16/yr).

When was Nerissa popular?

Nerissa reached its peak in 1979, when it was the #2521 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1970s name.

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