Elisa
boy nameElisa entered the US charts in 1921, peaked at #3601 in 1981, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1921–2025
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rank today
#3601
peak (1981)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4109 |
| 1930s | #3840 |
| 1960s | #4056 |
| 1970s | #5318 |
| 1980s | #4983 |
| 1990s | #6670 |
| 2010s | #12274 |
| 2020s | #10821 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Elisa are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Elisa alive today was born around 1981, making them about 44 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Elisa in 2025?
- Elisa is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Elisa most popular?
- Elisa peaked in 1981, reaching #3601 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Elisa with classmates?
- Elisa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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