Elyse Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ee-LEES //ɪˈliːz//
Origin: Hebrew; French
Meaning: Hebrew: God is my light; French: pledged to God
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Elyse is derived from the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning "God is my oath." The evolution of the name can be traced through several linguistic transformations, starting with the Hebrew root, which was adapted into Greek as Elisabet and subsequently into Latin as Elisabetha. This Latin form influenced various European languages, leading to the Old French Elise, which eventually evolved into Elyse in English.
The name's journey reflects a common pattern of adaptation and phonetic alteration as it passed through different cultures and languages. Historically, the name has been associated with notable figures, particularly in religious contexts.
One of the most significant references is to Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist, who is mentioned in the New Testament of the Bible. The name gained prominence in Christian tradition, especially during the Middle Ages, when it was borne by several saints and queens, including Elizabeth of Hungary in the 13th century and Elizabeth I of England in the 16th century.
These associations contributed to the name's enduring presence in various cultures. Culturally, Elyse and its variants have been linked to themes of faithfulness and devotion, reflecting the meaning of its Hebrew origin.
The name has often been embraced in literature and art, symbolizing purity and grace. Additionally, the diminutive form Elise has also gained recognition, further enriching the name's legacy.
The enduring appeal of Elyse can be attributed to its historical significance and the positive connotations associated with its meaning, which resonate across different cultures and eras.
Famous people named Elyse
In this section, you will find notable people named Elyse. 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 Elyse who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Elyse who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Elyse Perry is a cricketer best known for representing Australia in international cricket and her performances in the Women's Big Bash League.
Elyse Walker is a fashion entrepreneur best known for founding the luxury boutique Elyse Walker in Los Angeles.
Fictional characters named Elyse
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Elyse is a fictional character from the video game series The Elder Scrolls. She is a prominent figure in the lore, known for her connections to the magical and political realms of Tamriel.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Elyse was first seen in the United States in 1913.
Elyse has ranked as high as #584 nationally, which occurred in 1987, and has been most popular in California, New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Texas.
In the past 5 years the name Elyse has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Elyse 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 Elyse 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 Elyse.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 286 | 0 | 286 |
| 2024 | 376 | 0 | 376 |
| 2023 | 344 | 0 | 344 |
| 2022 | 344 | 0 | 344 |
| 2021 | 314 | 0 | 314 |
| 2020 | 388 | 0 | 388 |
| 2019 | 385 | 0 | 385 |
| 2018 | 422 | 0 | 422 |
| 2017 | 429 | 0 | 429 |
| 2016 | 418 | 0 | 418 |
| 2015 | 440 | 0 | 440 |
| 2014 | 477 | 0 | 477 |
| 2013 | 495 | 0 | 495 |
| 2012 | 571 | 0 | 571 |
| 2011 | 479 | 0 | 479 |
| 2010 | 461 | 0 | 461 |
| 2009 | 455 | 0 | 455 |
| 2008 | 432 | 0 | 432 |
| 2007 | 389 | 0 | 389 |
| 2006 | 419 | 0 | 419 |
| 2005 | 386 | 0 | 386 |
| 2004 | 368 | 0 | 368 |
| 2003 | 349 | 0 | 349 |
| 2002 | 314 | 0 | 314 |
| 2001 | 292 | 0 | 292 |
| 2000 | 278 | 0 | 278 |
| 1999 | 270 | 0 | 270 |
| 1998 | 283 | 0 | 283 |
| 1997 | 248 | 0 | 248 |
| 1996 | 216 | 0 | 216 |
| 1995 | 249 | 0 | 249 |
| 1994 | 276 | 0 | 276 |
| 1993 | 264 | 0 | 264 |
| 1992 | 330 | 0 | 330 |
| 1991 | 412 | 0 | 412 |
| 1990 | 454 | 5 | 449 |
| 1989 | 619 | 7 | 612 |
| 1988 | 797 | 7 | 790 |
| 1987 | 803 | 0 | 803 |
| 1986 | 700 | 0 | 700 |
| 1985 | 639 | 0 | 639 |
| 1984 | 426 | 0 | 426 |
| 1983 | 244 | 0 | 244 |
| 1982 | 80 | 0 | 80 |
| 1981 | 78 | 0 | 78 |
| 1980 | 82 | 0 | 82 |
| 1979 | 84 | 0 | 84 |
| 1978 | 79 | 0 | 79 |
| 1977 | 80 | 0 | 80 |
| 1976 | 85 | 0 | 85 |
| 1975 | 58 | 0 | 58 |
| 1974 | 73 | 0 | 73 |
| 1973 | 81 | 0 | 81 |
| 1972 | 76 | 0 | 76 |
| 1971 | 78 | 0 | 78 |
| 1970 | 69 | 0 | 69 |
| 1969 | 86 | 0 | 86 |
| 1968 | 95 | 0 | 95 |
| 1967 | 75 | 0 | 75 |
| 1966 | 91 | 0 | 91 |
| 1965 | 77 | 0 | 77 |
| 1964 | 98 | 0 | 98 |
| 1963 | 87 | 0 | 87 |
| 1962 | 53 | 0 | 53 |
| 1961 | 76 | 0 | 76 |
| 1960 | 98 | 0 | 98 |
| 1959 | 89 | 0 | 89 |
| 1958 | 100 | 0 | 100 |
| 1957 | 108 | 0 | 108 |
| 1956 | 121 | 0 | 121 |
| 1955 | 172 | 0 | 172 |
| 1954 | 148 | 0 | 148 |
| 1953 | 119 | 0 | 119 |
| 1952 | 129 | 0 | 129 |
| 1951 | 95 | 0 | 95 |
| 1950 | 107 | 0 | 107 |
| 1949 | 95 | 0 | 95 |
| 1948 | 88 | 0 | 88 |
| 1947 | 97 | 0 | 97 |
| 1946 | 62 | 0 | 62 |
| 1945 | 55 | 0 | 55 |
| 1944 | 77 | 0 | 77 |
| 1943 | 38 | 0 | 38 |
| 1942 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 1941 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1940 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1939 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1936 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1933 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1932 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1931 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1930 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1929 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1928 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1927 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1926 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1925 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1924 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1923 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1922 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1921 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1919 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1918 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1917 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1916 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1914 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1913 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Top States for Elyse (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 |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 43 | |
| TX | 37 | |
| OH | 18 | |
| PA | 18 | |
| NY | 17 | |
| FL | 16 | |
| NJ | 15 | |
| GA | 14 | |
| VA | 13 | |
| IL | 13 | |
| IN | 12 | |
| WI | 10 | |
| MA | 10 | |
| CO | 9 | |
| NC | 9 | |
| AZ | 9 | |
| MN | 8 | |
| MO | 8 | |
| WA | 8 | |
| MI | 8 | |
| CT | 6 | |
| KS | 6 | |
| SC | 6 | |
| TN | 5 |