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1984

First Year

1985

Last Year

1984

Peak Year

#10421

Peak Rank

10

Total Count

2

Years Active

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## The Story of Cerrissa

The earliest SSA record of Cerrissa as a baby girl name dates back to 1984, when 5 babies received it. 1984 was its biggest year on record, with 5 newborns named Cerrissa — #10,421 in the national rankings. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 1985 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 10 Cerrissas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Names that sound like Cerrissa

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

* [Cherice](/cherice)
* Harissa
* [Ceria](/ceria)
* Chariest
* [Terisa](/terisa)
* Cheerios
* [Charis](/charis)
* Cheeriest
* Churrus
* Charronia
* [Cherish](/cherish)
* [Charity](/charity)

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Cerrissa

What does the name Cerrissa mean?

Cerrissa is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1984\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Cerrissa in 2026?

In 2026, Cerrissa ranks #10,678 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Cerrissa most popular?

Cerrissa reached its peak popularity in 1984, ranking #10,421 that year with 5 babies given the name.

Is Cerrissa a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Cerrissa?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cerrissa include Adreinne, Aledra, Andreamarie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

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## About the name Cerrissa 

Cerrissa is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1984 and has accumulated 10 births in the dataset. Cerrissa's peak popularity came in 1984 when it ranked #10,421\. Use the chart and map above to compare Cerrissa's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1984 → ](/year/1984)
* [ Names of the 1980s → ](/decade/1980s)
* [ Names starting with "C" → ](/letter/c)
* [ Browse all girl names → ](/names/girls)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

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. 

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