Elisha
boy name#788 in 2025Elisha entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #253 in 1883, ranks #788 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#788
rank today
#253
peak (1883)
322
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #293 |
| 1890s | #371 |
| 1900s | #510 |
| 1910s | #686 |
| 1920s | #746 |
| 1930s | #862 |
| 1940s | #978 |
| 1950s | #1191 |
| 1960s | #1581 |
| 1970s | #1134 |
| 1980s | #928 |
| 1990s | #788 |
| 2000s | #632 |
| 2010s | #747 |
| 2020s | #836 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Elisha has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 12,500 people named Elisha are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Elisha alive today was born around 2001, making them about 24 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Elisha in 2025?
- Elisha ranks #788 among US boy names in 2025, with 322 babies given the name.
- When was the name Elisha most popular?
- Elisha peaked in 1883, reaching #253 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Elisha with classmates?
- Elisha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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