Girl · #16,866 in 2026

Caryssa

Name: Popularity of the name Caryssa in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Caryssa, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#16,866

Peak Rank

#6,191 (1999)

Total Babies

198

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1989

First Year

2012

Last Year

1999

Peak Year

#6191

Peak Rank

198

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Caryssa

Caryssa first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1989, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1999, when 16 Caryssas were born — ranking #6,191 that year. As of 2026, Caryssa ranks #16,866 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 198 Caryssas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Caryssa

Phonetically similar names — useful when Caryssa is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Caryssa

What does the name Caryssa mean?

Caryssa is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1989. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Caryssa in 2026?

In 2026, Caryssa ranks #16,866 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Caryssa most popular?

Caryssa reached its peak popularity in 1999, ranking #6,191 that year with 16 babies given the name.

Is Caryssa a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Caryssa is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Caryssa?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Caryssa include Lynese, Lyzette, Jadi. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Caryssa

Caryssa is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1989 and has accumulated 198 births in the dataset. Caryssa's peak popularity came in 1999 when it ranked #6,191. Use the chart and map above to compare Caryssa's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.