Marissa is a popular girls' name in United States, ranking #59 in 1996 with 5,753 recorded births. This places Marissa in the top 1% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 5,753 births ranking #59. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 305 girls born was named Marissa. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.