Eloise Girl

Popularity: #48 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: EL-oh-eez /ˈɛloʊiz/

Origin: French; Germanic

Meaning: French: healthy; Germanic: warrior

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Eloise has its roots in the Old French name Héloïse, which is derived from the Germanic name Heilwig, meaning 'healthy' or 'wide.' The name evolved through various linguistic transformations, beginning with the Proto-Germanic *hailawiz, which conveys the sense of health or well-being. The transition into Old French occurred during the medieval period, where it became popularized through literary and historical contexts, particularly in the 12th century.

The name was further popularized in English through the works of poets and writers who drew upon the romantic tale of Héloïse and Abelard, a famous love story from the 12th century that captured the imaginations of many across Europe. A significant milestone in the history of the name Eloise is its association with the 12th-century philosopher and theologian Peter Abelard, who fell in love with his student Héloïse.

Their tragic romance, marked by letters and poetry, has been retold in various forms, including literature and opera, establishing a cultural resonance that has persisted through the centuries. The name also appears in various literary works, including the 18th-century novel "Eloise, or The Unfortunate Bride" by the author of the same name, which further cemented its place in the literary canon.

Culturally, Eloise has been associated with themes of love, intellect, and tragedy, often symbolizing the complexities of romantic relationships. The name's enduring appeal can also be attributed to its melodic quality and the historical figures who bore it, which have contributed to its lasting significance in literature and art.

A diminutive form, Lise, has also been used in various cultures, reflecting the name's adaptability and continued relevance throughout history.

Famous people named Eloise

In this section, you will find notable people named Eloise. 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 Eloise who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Eloise Hawking is a fictional character best known for her role in the television series Lost.

Eloise Mumford is an actress best known for Fifty Shades of Grey, The River, and Lone Star.

Fictional characters named Eloise

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Eloise is a fictional character from the children's book series Eloise. She is a spirited young girl who lives in the Plaza Hotel in New York City and embarks on various adventures.

Sibling suggestions

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

ElenaEvelynEmiliaEllaEvangelineEden

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Eloise. 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.

LouiseClaraAmelieIsabelleJulietCelesteAdelaideMargot

U.S. Historical Usage

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

Eloise has ranked as high as #130 nationally, which occurred in 2025, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Georgia, New York, and Alabama.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Eloise 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 Eloise 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 Eloise.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 4,256 5 4,251
2024 3,443 0 3,443
2023 2,924 0 2,924
2022 2,905 0 2,905
2021 2,547 0 2,547
2020 1,970 0 1,970
2019 1,902 0 1,902
2018 1,743 0 1,743
2017 1,630 0 1,630
2016 1,567 0 1,567
2015 1,265 0 1,265
2014 1,081 0 1,081
2013 955 0 955
2012 860 0 860
2011 679 0 679
2010 553 0 553
2009 297 0 297
2008 265 0 265
2007 191 0 191
2006 179 0 179
2005 165 0 165
2004 148 0 148
2003 103 0 103
2002 88 0 88
2001 78 0 78
2000 59 0 59
1999 54 0 54
1998 53 0 53
1997 36 0 36
1996 29 0 29
1995 39 0 39
1994 44 0 44
1993 25 0 25
1992 27 0 27
1991 24 0 24
1990 28 0 28
1989 29 0 29
1988 28 0 28
1987 30 0 30
1986 22 0 22
1985 29 0 29
1984 24 0 24
1983 34 0 34
1982 41 0 41
1981 48 0 48
1980 29 0 29
1979 39 0 39
1978 27 0 27
1977 22 0 22
1976 37 0 37
1975 38 0 38
1974 29 0 29
1973 55 0 55
1972 50 0 50
1971 63 0 63
1970 69 0 69
1969 59 0 59
1968 84 0 84
1967 85 0 85
1966 103 0 103
1965 138 0 138
1964 126 0 126
1963 163 0 163
1962 183 0 183
1961 177 0 177
1960 187 0 187
1959 218 0 218
1958 232 0 232
1957 310 0 310
1956 348 0 348
1955 331 0 331
1954 355 0 355
1953 438 0 438
1952 432 0 432
1951 488 0 488
1950 524 0 524
1949 483 0 483
1948 512 0 512
1947 580 0 580
1946 608 0 608
1945 546 0 546
1944 597 0 597
1943 715 0 715
1942 746 0 746
1941 584 0 584
1940 512 0 512
1939 537 6 531
1938 608 0 608
1937 641 5 636
1936 616 5 611
1935 736 7 729
1934 728 9 719
1933 824 5 819
1932 874 7 867
1931 936 10 926
1930 1,023 0 1,023
1929 1,021 8 1,013
1928 1,088 6 1,082
1927 1,172 10 1,162
1926 1,214 6 1,208
1925 1,212 0 1,212
1924 1,218 6 1,212
1923 1,193 0 1,193
1922 1,227 5 1,222
1921 1,379 0 1,379
1920 1,248 9 1,239
1919 1,037 7 1,030
1918 1,063 0 1,063
1917 964 0 964
1916 953 0 953
1915 798 0 798
1914 663 0 663
1913 529 0 529
1912 474 0 474
1911 324 0 324
1910 273 0 273
1909 243 0 243
1908 201 0 201
1907 196 0 196
1906 176 0 176
1905 151 0 151
1904 120 0 120
1903 134 0 134
1902 124 0 124
1901 88 0 88
1900 107 0 107
1899 92 0 92
1898 91 0 91
1897 68 0 68
1896 77 0 77
1895 57 0 57
1894 56 0 56
1893 52 0 52
1892 56 0 56
1891 46 0 46
1890 46 0 46
1889 35 0 35
1888 34 0 34
1887 31 0 31
1886 38 0 38
1885 30 0 30
1884 19 0 19
1883 18 0 18
1882 12 0 12
1881 14 0 14
1880 11 0 11

Top States for Eloise (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 268
8%
CA 257
8%
NY 171
5%
FL 169
5%
OH 169
5%
PA 141
4%
IL 132
4%
MI 124
4%
NC 111
3%
GA 108
3%
WA 101
3%
VA 100
3%
MA 98
3%
WI 97
3%
TN 90
3%
CO 86
3%
MO 86
3%
MN 81
2%
IN 79
2%
NJ 72
2%
SC 70
2%
LA 67
2%
IA 57
2%
AL 54
2%
MD 54
2%
CT 49
1%
KY 47
1%
UT 47
1%
OR 45
1%
OK 44
1%
AZ 43
1%
AR 30
1%
KS 30
1%
ID 27
1%
MS 27
1%
NE 23
1%
NH 21
1%
ME 20
1%
MT 19
1%
NV 17
0%
SD 13
0%
WV 13
0%
RI 12
0%
NM 10
0%
VT 10
0%
DC 9
0%
ND 8
0%
AK 7
0%
WY 7
0%