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How Many People Are Named Risa?
Estimated people named Risa living in the U.S. today
3,626
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 4,155
- Peak year: 1962 (131 births)
- Estimated living today: 3,626
Risa by age group — who carries the name today?
Risa popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Risa
Risa has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 4,155 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 3,626 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 94,264 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Risas you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Risa in the US?
An estimated 3,626 people named Risa are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Risa very rare — about 1 in 94,264 Americans.
Is Risa a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Risa is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Risa most popular?
Risa peaked in 1962, when 131 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Risa?
Risa ranks #4,470 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 58 out of 100 (higher means rarer).