How Many People Are Named Elyse?
Complete statistics for the name Elyse: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Elyse is a very rare female name, with only 1 in 16,469 Americans bearing it today, totaling around 20,038 people. It's a genuinely modern name, with over half of those named Elyse being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
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🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 31All 20,978 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: 1987Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Elyse Through the Generations
Elyse peaked in popularity in 1987 with 803 births, but its trend has been slowly declining since then. Today, there are 10,826 Elyses under 30, 7,779 aged between 30 and 60, and 2,373 over 60, indicating a younger demographic. The average age of someone named Elyse is 31, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Elyse's French roots
📄 About the Name Elyse
How Many People Have the Name Elyse?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 20,038 people in the United States currently share the name Elyse. That works out to roughly 1 in every 16,469 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Elyse a Common or Rare Name?
Elyse 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Elyse in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Elyse Most Popular?
The name Elyse reached peak popularity in 1987, with 803 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Elyse?
Approximately 20,038 people named Elyse live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 20,978. That works out to roughly 1 in 16,469 Americans.
Is Elyse a rare name?
Elyse is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 16,469 Americans has this name.
What does the name Elyse mean?
The meaning and origin of Elyse are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Elyse more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Elyse are male and 100% are female.
When was Elyse most popular?
Elyse peaked in 1987 with 803 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.