Eliseo Boy

Popularity: #484 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: eh-LEE-seh-oh /eˈli.se.o/

Origin: Spanish; Italian

Meaning: Spanish: God is my salvation; Italian: God will add

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Eliseo has its roots in the Hebrew name Elisha, which means "God is salvation." The Hebrew form, אֱלִישָׁע (Elisha), was transliterated into Greek as Ἐλισσαῖος (Elissaios) and later into Latin as Eliseus. This progression into English occurred through the influence of the Latin Vulgate, a significant translation of the Bible completed in the late 4th century, which introduced many biblical names into the vernacular.

As a result, Eliseo emerged as a variant in various languages, including Italian and Spanish, where it has been used since the Middle Ages. Historically, Elisha is a prominent biblical figure, serving as a prophet in the Hebrew Bible during the 9th century BCE.

He is known for succeeding the prophet Elijah and performing numerous miracles, which solidified his importance in Judeo-Christian traditions. The name's association with a revered prophet contributed to its enduring presence in religious contexts and among communities that value biblical heritage.

The name Eliseo, in its various forms, has been borne by saints and notable figures throughout history, further embedding it in cultural narratives. Culturally, the name Eliseo carries connotations of divine protection and salvation, reflecting its etymological roots.

It is often associated with themes of hope and faith, resonating with those who appreciate its biblical origins. The name has also inspired various diminutive forms, such as Lise or Eli, which have been used in different cultures, though Eliseo itself remains a distinct and respected name.

Its historical and religious significance ensures that it continues to be recognized and valued across various cultures.

Famous people named Eliseo

In this section, you will find notable people named Eliseo. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Eliseo who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Eliseo Alberto is a writer best known for his novels such as La Eternalidad and the short story collection La Casa de los Espíritus.

Eliseo Salazar is a former racing driver best known for competing in Formula One and winning the 1994 Indy 500.

Eliseo Macías is a musician best known for his work with the band Los Bukis.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Eliseo, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

ElenaEmilioEstebanEliasEvaEloisa

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Eliseo. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

ElijahElianEliasElioEliElianaEliseElina

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Eliseo was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Eliseo has ranked as high as #1104 nationally, which occurred in 2025, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Illinois, Arizona, and Florida.

In the past 5 years the name Eliseo has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Eliseo is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Eliseo was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Eliseo.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 547 547
2024 446 446
2023 384 384
2022 392 392
2021 286 286
2020 295 295
2019 268 268
2018 285 285
2017 255 255
2016 263 263
2015 236 236
2014 221 221
2013 193 193
2012 216 216
2011 204 204
2010 189 189
2009 189 189
2008 178 178
2007 205 205
2006 182 182
2005 173 173
2004 160 160
2003 149 149
2002 171 171
2001 188 188
2000 164 164
1999 145 145
1998 132 132
1997 154 154
1996 145 145
1995 154 154
1994 138 138
1993 140 140
1992 136 136
1991 120 120
1990 117 117
1989 123 123
1988 92 92
1987 91 91
1986 87 87
1985 92 92
1984 86 86
1983 81 81
1982 102 102
1981 112 112
1980 101 101
1979 95 95
1978 82 82
1977 105 105
1976 69 69
1975 88 88
1974 66 66
1973 72 72
1972 56 56
1971 65 65
1970 55 55
1969 61 61
1968 43 43
1967 56 56
1966 58 58
1965 48 48
1964 59 59
1963 49 49
1962 59 59
1961 59 59
1960 49 49
1959 43 43
1958 60 60
1957 46 46
1956 52 52
1955 68 68
1954 46 46
1953 46 46
1952 49 49
1951 54 54
1950 46 46
1949 63 63
1948 49 49
1947 52 52
1946 41 41
1945 51 51
1944 35 35
1943 46 46
1942 47 47
1941 45 45
1940 34 34
1939 43 43
1938 35 35
1937 43 43
1936 36 36
1935 44 44
1934 47 47
1933 39 39
1932 44 44
1931 27 27
1930 34 34
1929 60 60
1928 55 55
1927 43 43
1926 41 41
1925 43 43
1924 32 32
1923 38 38
1922 32 32
1921 29 29
1920 29 29
1919 23 23
1918 18 18
1917 27 27
1916 11 11
1915 7 7
1914 10 10
1913 10 10
1912 12 12
1911 6 6
1910 7 7
1909 5 5
1887 7 7
1880 5 5

Top States for Eliseo (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 108
26%
CA 98
24%
AZ 19
5%
VA 15
4%
FL 14
3%
NM 14
3%
IL 14
3%
NC 13
3%
CO 13
3%
NE 9
2%
OR 9
2%
WA 8
2%
MD 8
2%
MI 8
2%
IA 7
2%
AL 7
2%
OK 7
2%
GA 6
1%
IN 6
1%
TN 5
1%
NY 5
1%
OH 5
1%
KS 5
1%
PA 5
1%