Brissa
Brissa is a girl's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Breeze or light wind; short form of Briseida.
Origin and history
Brissa is a feminine name of Spanish origin, closely related to the name Brisa, which means breeze. It is also often considered a shortened form of the classic name Briseida. In the United States, it is a relatively rare name that has maintained steady, modest usage in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
2,793 babies in the United States have been named Brissa since 1880. It ranks #3350 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1873.
States where it is most popular
- TX (43.6 %)
- CA (38.2 %)
- AZ (7.2 %)
- IL (3.3 %)
- CO (2.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 71 |
| 1990-2000 | 213 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,284 |
| 2010-2019 | 992 |
| 2020-2029 | 228 |
Fun facts
- Brissa is linked to Brisa, Spanish for breeze, and is associated with the ancient mythological figure Briseis.
- The double 's' spelling Brissa is a popular modern stylistic variant of the traditional Spanish name Brisa.