How Many People Are Named Elisa?

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

Elisa
Rare
Italian

Elisa is a rare female name with roots in Italian, meaning 'God's oath'. It's estimated that 1 in 7,871 Americans today are named Elisa, making up a total of 41,928 people. The name has been on the rise since its peak in 2012.

~41,928
Living in US
1 in 7,871
Americans
2012
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
God's oath
🌐
Origin
Italian
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Determined Compassionate
1
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 1 are natural leaders, driven to succeed.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

171,310
Worldwide Bearers
#1,076
Global Rank
🇨🇱 Chile
16,043
🇻🇪 Venezuela
14,311
🇨🇴 Colombia
13,951
🇿🇦 South Africa
12,875
🇨🇺 Cuba
8,923
🇵🇾 Paraguay
8,586
🇧🇴 Bolivia
7,323
🇪🇨 Ecuador
7,265
🇺🇬 Uganda
6,582
🇧🇪 Belgium
6,187

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
110 (0%)
♀ Female
41,819 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 42
17,121
Would be under 30 (36%)
19,436
Would be 30–60 (41%)
10,560
Would be over 60 (22%)

All 47,117 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: 2012

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
99
Classic Feel
38
Modern Appeal
82
International
5

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

📜 Elisa Through the Generations

Elisa has seen a steady increase in popularity, especially among younger generations. With 17,121 under 30, 19,436 aged 30-60, and 10,560 over 60, the name's distribution shows a modern appeal. Its peak year was 2012, with 854 births, indicating a growing trend in recent years.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 9,764
Texas 7,919
New York 4,507
Florida 1,963
Illinois 1,868
New Jersey 1,454
Arizona 1,368
Pennsylvania 1,222
Ohio 930
Massachusetts 913

⭐ Famous People Named Elisa

Elisa is a feminine and masculine given name. It is of Phoenician origin. According to legend, the first queen of Carthage was Elissa. Another opinion is that it is a shortened form of Elisabeth, a variant of the Biblical name Elizabeth or that it is a shortened version of Elisha or Eliseus.…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Elisa

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Elisa's Italian roots

📄 About the Name Elisa

How Many People Have the Name Elisa?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 41,928 people in the United States currently share the name Elisa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 7,871 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Elisa a Common or Rare Name?

Elisa is classified as 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 Elisa Mean?

Elisa means "God's oath" and comes from Italian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Elisa Most Popular?

The name Elisa reached peak popularity in 2012, with 854 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Elisa?

Approximately 41,928 people named Elisa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 47,117. That works out to roughly 1 in 7,871 Americans.

Is Elisa a rare name?

Elisa is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 7,871 Americans has this name.

What does the name Elisa mean?

Elisa means "God's oath" and comes from Italian origins.

Is Elisa more male or female?

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

When was Elisa most popular?

Elisa peaked in 2012 with 854 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US41,928
All-Time Births47,117
1 in X1 in 7,871
RarityRare
GenderFemale
Avg Age42
Peak Year2012
World Rank#1,076
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.