Girl · #4,250 in 2026

Rissie

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

Current Rank

#4,250

Peak Rank

#1,053 (1900)

Total Babies

161

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1884

First Year

1939

Last Year

1900

Peak Year

#1053

Peak Rank

161

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Rissie

Rissie first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1884, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1900, when 13 Rissies were born — ranking #1,053 that year. As of 2026, Rissie ranks #4,250 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 161 Rissies have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Rissie

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

Resi
Recy
Russie
Racy
Racey
Rossi
Rissa
Rousey
Reso
Russi
Risi
Rosi

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rissie

What does the name Rissie mean?

Rissie is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1884. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Rissie in 2026?

In 2026, Rissie ranks #4,250 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Rissie most popular?

Rissie reached its peak popularity in 1900, ranking #1,053 that year with 13 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Rissie most popular?

Rissie has historically been most popular in Kentucky. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Rissie.

Is Rissie a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Rissie?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rissie include Tishie, Otillia, Francene. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rissie

Rissie is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1884 and has accumulated 161 births in the dataset. Rissie's peak popularity came in 1900 when it ranked #1,053. Use the chart and map above to compare Rissie'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.