How Many People Are Named Elysa?
Complete statistics for the name Elysa: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Elysa, a very rare female name, is held by just 1,457 people in the US, making up 1 in 226,464 Americans. The majority of people named Elysa are under 30, giving it a modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
It's believed that life-path number 8 represents leadership and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 33All 1,509 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: 2004Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Elysa Through the Generations
Elysa peaked in popularity in 2004 with 50 births, but its overall trend shows a decline since then. With an average age of 33, most Elysas are still young adults, with 764 under 30, 590 between 30 and 60, and only 155 over 60. This distribution highlights how Elysa remains a name for younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Elysa's American roots
📄 About the Name Elysa
How Many People Have the Name Elysa?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,457 people in the United States currently share the name Elysa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 226,464 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Elysa a Common or Rare Name?
Elysa 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 Elysa Mean?
Elysa means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Elysa in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Elysa Most Popular?
The name Elysa reached peak popularity in 2004, with 50 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 Elysa?
Approximately 1,457 people named Elysa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,509. That works out to roughly 1 in 226,464 Americans.
Is Elysa a rare name?
Elysa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 226,464 Americans has this name.
What does the name Elysa mean?
Elysa means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins.
Is Elysa more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Elysa are male and 100% are female.
When was Elysa most popular?
Elysa peaked in 2004 with 50 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.