Declining since 2013, #223 for girls today.
Popularity of Elise since 1880
Babies named Elise per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 293 |
| 1890s | 465 |
| 1900s | 595 |
| 1910s | 1,620 |
| 1920s | 1,809 |
| 1930s | 1,229 |
| 1940s | 1,369 |
| 1950s | 3,511 |
| 1960s | 3,688 |
| 1970s | 2,716 |
| 1980s | 7,753 |
| 1990s | 9,712 |
| 2000s | 14,576 |
| 2010s | 18,245 |
| 2020s | 7,605 |
Meaning & origin
Elise is a classic French name that has maintained steady popularity in the United States since the late 19th century, first recorded in 1880. It reached its peak rank of 223 in 2012, and while its popularity has gradually declined since 2013, it remains a familiar choice. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 1,176 newborn girls was named Elise, reflecting its enduring but understated appeal. The name is particularly favored in states like Alaska, the District of Columbia, and Hawaii, where it appears among top state rankings. Elise offers a refined alternative to the more common Elizabeth, with a light, two-syllable sound that pairs well with many sibling names.
Elise is a French short form of Elisabeth, which comes from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning 'God is my oath.' It has been used in France since the Middle Ages and gained popularity in English-speaking countries in the 19th century. The name is often associated with the French form of Elizabeth, and it has a delicate, elegant sound.
Where Elise is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Elise” around the world
Where Elise lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
455
babies in 2024
Ireland
10
babies in 2025
New Zealand
16
babies in 2025
Quebec
44
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ellie, Lise
Variants: Élise, Elize
Sibling names for Elise
Names that share Elise's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Claire, Audrey, Lydia, Alaina, Nora, Geneva, Lila, Marianne, Marie, Annalee, Celine, Darcie, Estel, Amalie, Analiese, Annaliese, Charise, Liane, Lianne, Lise, Lynnea, Aleisa, Alese, Arelis, Arilyn, Azilee, Cecille, Danah, Josee, Raissa, Seline, Adalei, Adelae, Airel, Alexas, Ambyr, Anique, Brisia, Caresse, Celise, Evett, Ingris, Lavren, Lorely, Lorian, Loriel, Lydie, Analese, Ilisa, Ivry, Alecea, Analeise, Analisse, Annelies, Audris, Ellesse, Erienne, Geneive, Isys, Ivelis, Kirstina, Lousie, Marien, Marijke, Marisah, Susane
Brothers: Lucas, Ethan, Oliver, Henry, Felix, Aron, Claude, Barron, Blaise, Eduard, Regis, Remy, Aramis, Greggory, Hendrik, Loris, Mikal, Nikolaus, Yves, Christiaan, Dorion, Jonael, Lyon, Marqus, Matthieu, Michiel, Moise, Nicolaas, Pieter, Sabin, Telvin, Bastien, Erice, Eulice, Mattheus, Rayner, Roth, Camil, Benoit, Biran, Laurens, Marsel, Rubens
Names like Elise
Names whose popularity has moved with Elise's over the last 50 years.
