Elise
Elise first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2012, when 2,121 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,367.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Elise popular?
Steady Elise has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2012.
| 2020s | 7,605 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 18,245 | |
| 2000s | 14,576 | |
| 1990s | 9,712 | |
| 1980s | 7,753 | |
| 1970s | 2,716 | |
| 1960s | 3,688 | |
| 1950s | 3,511 | |
| 1940s | 1,369 | |
| 1930s | 1,229 | |
| 1920s | 1,809 | |
| 1910s | 1,620 | |
| 1900s | 595 | |
| 1890s | 465 | |
| 1880s | 293 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Elise mean?
Élise is a French short form of Élisabeth, “God is my oath.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elise mean?
Elise means God is my oath. Élise is a French short form of Élisabeth, “God is my oath.”
What is the origin of the name Elise?
Elise is of French origin.
How do you pronounce Elise?
Elise is pronounced “ay-LEEZ.”
Is Elise a boy or a girl name?
Elise is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Elise a popular name right now?
Elise has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2012.
How popular is the name Elise?
In 2025, Elise ranked #223 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Elise most popular?
Elise was most popular in 2012, when about 2,121 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Elise?
Names similar to Elise include Adaline, Estelle, Juliette, Margot, Brielle.
What names go well with Elise?
French names that pair well with Elise include Amy, Paul, Charlotte, Louise, Roy.