Elyse
girl name#918 in 2025Elyse entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #305 in 1987, ranks #918 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1913–2025
#918
rank today
#305
peak (1987)
286
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3809 |
| 1920s | #3909 |
| 1930s | #3533 |
| 1940s | #1556 |
| 1950s | #904 |
| 1960s | #1201 |
| 1970s | #1407 |
| 1980s | #740 |
| 1990s | #740 |
| 2000s | #733 |
| 2010s | #641 |
| 2020s | #814 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Elyse has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 20,500 people named Elyse are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Elyse alive today was born around 1999, making them about 26 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Elyse in 2025?
- Elyse ranks #918 among US girl names in 2025, with 286 babies given the name.
- When was the name Elyse most popular?
- Elyse peaked in 1987, reaching #305 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Elyse with classmates?
- Elyse will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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