Declining since 2005, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Ellise since 1918
Babies named Ellise per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 6 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 51 |
| 1990s | 159 |
| 2000s | 263 |
| 2010s | 207 |
| 2020s | 69 |
Meaning & origin
Ellise is a modern spelling variant of Elise, itself a French diminutive of Elizabeth. First recorded in the U.S. in 1918, Ellise saw its peak popularity in 2004, when it ranked highest among years of use. However, since 2005, its usage has been in steady decline, reflecting a broader shift away from ornate respellings of classic names. With a current 2025 rank of 9,457 and a rarity of 1 in every 160,727 births, Ellise remains an uncommon choice that offers the familiar sound of Elise with a distinctive spelling twist.
Ellise is a modern English spelling variant of Elise, which itself derives from the French form of Elizabeth. Elizabeth originates from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning 'God is my oath' or 'my God is abundance'. The variant Ellise emerged in the late 20th century as part of a trend of creative respellings, adding an extra 'l' for visual distinctiveness while preserving the pronunciation of Elise.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ellie, Elle, Lise
Sibling names for Ellise
Names that share Ellise's style, for a brother or sister.
