How Many People Are Named Elesia?

Complete statistics for the name Elesia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Elesia
Very Rare
Greek

Elesia means 'dedication' in Greek, making it a rare gem among names. Only 323 people named Elesia live in the US today, which means 1 in 1,020,696 Americans have this name. The majority, 41%, are under 30, giving it a youthful vibe.

~323
Living in US
1 in 1,020,696
Americans
1965
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Dedication
🌐
Origin
Greek
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Determined Inspired Compassionate
6
Life Path Number

Life-path number 6 represents harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

6,762
Worldwide Bearers
#79,359
Global Rank
🇹🇿 Tanzania
4,137
🇵🇭 Philippines
883
🇲🇼 Malawi
550
🇺🇸 United States
370
🇿🇲 Zambia
292
🇨🇩 DR Congo
116
🇯🇲 Jamaica
76
🇧🇷 Brazil
65
🇿🇦 South Africa
40
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
35

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
323 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 40
140
Would be under 30 (41%)
111
Would be 30–60 (33%)
90
Would be over 60 (26%)

All 341 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1965

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
75
Classic Feel
50
Modern Appeal
60
International
95

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Elesia Through the Generations

Elesia peaked in popularity in 1965 with 15 births, but its usage has been declining since then. Today, the average age of someone named Elesia is 40, with 140 under 30, 111 aged 30-60, and 90 over 60. This distribution suggests a blend of classic and modern appeal, with a significant portion of younger individuals keeping the name relevant.

✨ Similar Names to Elesia

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Elesia's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Elesia

How Many People Have the Name Elesia?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 323 people in the United States currently share the name Elesia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,020,696 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Elesia a Common or Rare Name?

Elesia is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Elesia Mean?

Elesia means "dedication" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Elesia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Elesia Most Popular?

The name Elesia reached peak popularity in 1965, with 15 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Elesia?

Approximately 323 people named Elesia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 341. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,020,696 Americans.

Is Elesia a rare name?

Elesia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,020,696 Americans has this name.

What does the name Elesia mean?

Elesia means "dedication" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Elesia more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Elesia are male and 100% are female.

When was Elesia most popular?

Elesia peaked in 1965 with 15 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US323
All-Time Births341
1 in X1 in 1,020,696
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age40
Peak Year1965
World Rank#79,359
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.