How Many People Are Named Elyssa?
Complete statistics for the name Elyssa: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Elyssa, a name of Greek origin meaning 'wished-for child', is very rare with only 7,130 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 46,283 Americans. The majority of those named Elyssa are under 30, highlighting its status as a genuinely modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, understanding, and humanitarianism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 26All 7,246 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
📜 Elyssa Through the Generations
Elyssa peaked in popularity in 2004 with 273 births, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. With an average age of 26, the name skews heavily towards younger individuals, with 4,717 under 30 compared to 2,460 aged between 30 and 60. This trend suggests that Elyssa remains popular among parents seeking a unique yet classic-sounding name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Elyssa's Greek roots
📄 About the Name Elyssa
How Many People Have the Name Elyssa?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 7,130 people in the United States currently share the name Elyssa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 46,283 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Elyssa a Common or Rare Name?
Elyssa 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 Elyssa Mean?
Elyssa means "wished-for child" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Elyssa in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Elyssa Most Popular?
The name Elyssa reached peak popularity in 2004, with 273 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 Elyssa?
Approximately 7,130 people named Elyssa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 7,246. That works out to roughly 1 in 46,283 Americans.
Is Elyssa a rare name?
Elyssa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 46,283 Americans has this name.
What does the name Elyssa mean?
Elyssa means "wished-for child" and comes from Greek origins.
Is Elyssa more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Elyssa are male and 100% are female.
When was Elyssa most popular?
Elyssa peaked in 2004 with 273 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.