Elyse Girl
Origin(s)
Hebrew; French
Meaning
Hebrew: God is my light; French: pledged to God
Historical & Cultural Background
Elyse is derived from the Hebrew name Elisha, which means 'God is my salvation.' In French, it is often associated with the term 'Elysium,' referring to a place of ideal happiness. The name gained popularity in the 20th century and has been used in various cultures. It is often seen as a modern variant of the name Elise.
Trend Summary
Elyse has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Elise
- Elisa
International Variants
- Elise (French)
- Elisa (Italian)
- Elysa (English)
Famous people named Elyse
Elyse Perry is an Australian cricketer and former basketball player known for her achievements in both sports.
Elyse Knowles is an Australian model and television personality recognized for her work in fashion and reality television.
Elyse Sutherland is a Canadian actress known for her roles in various television series.
Elyse Levesque is a Canadian actress best known for her role in the science fiction series Stargate Universe.
Fictional characters named Elyse
Elyse Keaton is a character from the television series Family Ties, known for being the mother of the main characters.
Elyse is a character in the video game series The Legend of Zelda, known for her role in various quests.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Elyse was first seen in the United States in 1913. Elyse has ranked as high as #527 nationally which occurred in 1987 and has been most popular in California, Texas, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Elyse has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Elyse (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 43 | |
TX | 37 | |
PA | 18 | |
OH | 18 | |
NY | 17 | |
FL | 16 | |
NJ | 15 | |
GA | 14 | |
VA | 13 | |
IL | 13 | |
IN | 12 | |
MA | 10 | |
WI | 10 | |
AZ | 9 | |
CO | 9 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1913 | 6 |
1914 | 5 |
1916 | 7 |
1917 | 5 |
1918 | 5 |
1919 | 8 |
1921 | 5 |
1922 | 5 |
1923 | 5 |
1924 | 12 |
1925 | 5 |
1926 | 8 |
1927 | 11 |
1928 | 11 |
1929 | 9 |
1930 | 6 |
1931 | 9 |
1932 | 10 |
1933 | 5 |
1936 | 6 |
1939 | 7 |
1940 | 8 |
1941 | 8 |
1942 | 18 |
1943 | 38 |
1944 | 77 |
1945 | 55 |
1946 | 62 |
1947 | 97 |
1948 | 88 |
1949 | 95 |
1950 | 107 |
1951 | 95 |
1952 | 129 |
1953 | 119 |
1954 | 148 |
1955 | 172 |
1956 | 121 |
1957 | 108 |
1958 | 100 |
1959 | 89 |
1960 | 98 |
1961 | 76 |
1962 | 53 |
1963 | 87 |
1964 | 98 |
1965 | 77 |
1966 | 91 |
1967 | 75 |
1968 | 95 |
1969 | 86 |
1970 | 69 |
1971 | 78 |
1972 | 76 |
1973 | 81 |
1974 | 73 |
1975 | 58 |
1976 | 85 |
1977 | 80 |
1978 | 79 |
1979 | 84 |
1980 | 82 |
1981 | 78 |
1982 | 80 |
1983 | 244 |
1984 | 426 |
1985 | 639 |
1986 | 700 |
1987 | 803 |
1988 | 790 |
1989 | 612 |
1990 | 449 |
1991 | 412 |
1992 | 330 |
1993 | 264 |
1994 | 276 |
1995 | 249 |
1996 | 216 |
1997 | 248 |
1998 | 283 |
1999 | 270 |
2000 | 278 |
2001 | 292 |
2002 | 314 |
2003 | 349 |
2004 | 368 |
2005 | 386 |
2006 | 419 |
2007 | 389 |
2008 | 432 |
2009 | 455 |
2010 | 461 |
2011 | 479 |
2012 | 571 |
2013 | 495 |
2014 | 477 |
2015 | 440 |
2016 | 418 |
2017 | 429 |
2018 | 422 |
2019 | 385 |
2020 | 388 |
2021 | 314 |
2022 | 344 |
2023 | 344 |
2024 | 376 |