Holding steady, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Elysse since 1953
Babies named Elysse per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 151 |
| 1990s | 185 |
| 2000s | 208 |
| 2010s | 163 |
| 2020s | 59 |
Meaning & origin
Elysse first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1953, but its most notable peak came in 1987, when it achieved its highest rank. Since then, the name has remained stable in usage, never breaking into widespread popularity. As of 2025, it ranks 9,457th, with approximately 1 in 160,727 newborn girls given the name. The spelling Elysse is a modern respelling of the more common Elyse, itself derived from the Greek Elissa. While not rooted in ancient tradition, the name carries an air of elegance through its phonetic resemblance to 'Elysian,' a term for paradise. Its rarity today makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a familiar yet uncommon name.
Elysse is a modern English variant of Elissa, itself a variant of Elizabeth. Elizabeth derives from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'God is abundance.' The spelling Elysse emerged in the mid-20th century, likely influenced by names like Elise and the fashionable suffix -ysse.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ellie, Lysse, El
Sibling names for Elysse
Names that share Elysse's style, for a brother or sister.
