Carissa Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Carissa is a name of Greek origin meaning grace or beauty. It evolved from the Ancient Greek word 'charis' and has become popular in modern English. The name is associated with positive traits such as elegance and charm. It does not have biblical relevance.
The name Carissa is most popular in Colorado, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Carissa has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for female in South, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Carissa' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 13420th out of 16616 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3807th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 589th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 311th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 552nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1883rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Carissa' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Carissa"
Pronunciation
/kəˈrɪsə/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Carissa is derived from the Greek word 'charis', which means 'grace' or 'beauty'. It is also associated with the flowering plant genus Carissa.
Meaning
grace, beauty
Language Evolution
Charis (Ancient Greek), Carissa (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Carissa gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a feminine given name.
Variants & Derivatives
Carisse, Karissa, Karisa
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Carissa is viewed as a modern and elegant name, often associated with beauty and grace.
Famous People
Carissa Moore (professional surfer), Carissa L. P. R. Shulman (American author)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Carissa"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Carissa"
"Carissa" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 13420th of 16616 | 12 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3807th of 12526 | 194 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 589th of 19264 | 4,747 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 311th of 27321 | 13,696 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 552nd of 35406 | 8,468 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1883rd of 30306 | 1,295 |
Regional Popularity of "Carissa" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Carissa" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
94.25% 2099th/2227 |
- | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
15.87% 466th/2937 |
17.97% 626th/3483 |
20.01% 704th/3518 |
14.47% 585th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
6.70% 247th/3685 |
6.55% 293rd/4475 |
7.97% 414th/5194 |
4.67% 295th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
10.30% 472nd/4582 |
10.17% 525th/5164 |
9.04% 661st/7313 |
7.02% 524th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
43.37% 1728th/3984 |
37.98% 1704th/4487 |
29.51% 2013th/6822 |
26.45% 1660th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Carissa"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Carissa" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.