Holding steady.
Popularity of Elese since 1908
Babies named Elese per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1918, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Elese's real moment was 1909.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 12 |
| 1910s | 85 |
| 1920s | 106 |
| 1930s | 39 |
| 1940s | 42 |
| 1950s | 25 |
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 41 |
| 1990s | 74 |
| 2000s | 57 |
| 2010s | 13 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Elese is an uncommon given name in the United States, first recorded in 1908. Its peak year of usage occurred in 1909, after which it has maintained a stable but very low frequency of use. The name does not appear among the top 1,000 names in any year, indicating its rarity. Elese likely originated as a variant of Elise or Eloise, both of which have French and English roots. Due to its low usage, the name has no strong associations with specific states or regions. Its simple, melodic sound and familiar diminutive forms like Ellie make it a subtle choice for parents seeking a name that is recognizable yet distinctive.
Elese likely emerged as a phonetic variant or contraction of longer names such as Elise, Eloise, or Elizabeth. It has been recorded in the United States since at least 1908, though it has never ranked in the top 1,000 names. Its usage remained minimal and stable throughout the 20th and early 21st centuries, consistent with other uncommon diminutive forms.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ellie, Ella, Lise
Sibling names for Elese
Names that share Elese's style, for a brother or sister.
