Larissa
Larissa is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Citadel or fortress; also named for the mythological nymph Larissa.
Origin and history
Larissa is a name of Ancient Greek origin, derived from an ancient city in Thessaly and associated with a nymph in Greek mythology. It gained moderate popularity in the United States during the late 20th century and remains a recognizable, classic choice. Today, it maintains a steady, mild presence for modern American parents.
Popularity in the United States
23,498 babies in the United States have been named Larissa since 1880. It ranks #949 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1338.
States where it is most popular
- CA (16.9 %)
- TX (13.4 %)
- NY (7.1 %)
- PA (4.8 %)
- IL (4.3 %)
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 | 6 |
| 1950-1960 | 112 |
| 1960-1970 | 786 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,920 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,819 |
| 1990-2000 | 6,544 |
| 2000-2010 | 5,167 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,348 |
| 2020-2029 | 796 |
Famous people named Larissa
- Larissa Oleynik: Actress
- Larissa Wilson: Actress
Nicknames
Lara, Rissa, Lari
Fun facts
- One of Neptune's inner moons was named Larissa in 1991, following its discovery by astronomers.
- The name is tied to Larissa, a major city in the Thessaly region of Greece that has been inhabited for thousands of years.