How Many People Are Named Elyssia?
Complete statistics for the name Elyssia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Elyssia is a very rare female name, with only 534 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 617,911 Americans. The majority of those named Elyssia are under 30, giving it a truly modern feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 21All 540 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: 2003Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Elyssia Through the Generations
Elyssia peaked in popularity in 2003 with 26 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. Today, the average age of someone named Elyssia is 21, with 433 under-30 and 107 aged 30-60. This name is predominantly found among younger generations, reflecting its status as a newer-generation choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Elyssia's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Elyssia
How Many People Have the Name Elyssia?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 534 people in the United States currently share the name Elyssia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 617,911 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Elyssia a Common or Rare Name?
Elyssia 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 Elyssia Mean?
Elyssia means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Elyssia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Elyssia Most Popular?
The name Elyssia reached peak popularity in 2003, with 26 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 Elyssia?
Approximately 534 people named Elyssia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 540. That works out to roughly 1 in 617,911 Americans.
Is Elyssia a rare name?
Elyssia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 617,911 Americans has this name.
What does the name Elyssia mean?
Elyssia means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Elyssia more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Elyssia are male and 100% are female.
When was Elyssia most popular?
Elyssia peaked in 2003 with 26 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.