Alise Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Alise is a name of French origin derived from the Old French 'Aalis', which is a diminutive of 'Adalheidis', meaning 'noble kind'. The name has evolved through various forms including Alice, gaining popularity in the English-speaking world in the 18th century, particularly influenced by literature. It carries traits of elegance and modernity, with no significant biblical relevance, and includes variants like Alyse and Alicia, contributing to its contemporary appeal.
The name Alise is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Alise has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Alise' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3119th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5172nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2916th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3041st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2046th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2404th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3290th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Alise' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Alise"
Pronunciation
/əˈliːz/
Origin
French
Etymology
Alise is derived from the French name 'Alyse', which is a variant of 'Alice'. The name Alice itself originates from the Old French name 'Aalis', a diminutive of 'Adalheidis', meaning 'noble kind'.
Meaning
noble kind
Language Evolution
Aalis (Old French), Adalheidis (Old High German), Alice (English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 18th century, particularly after the publication of Lewis Carroll's 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' in 1865.
Variants & Derivatives
Alyse, Alicia, Ally, Lise
Modern Popularity & Image
Alise is perceived as a modern and elegant name, often associated with femininity and grace. It has a contemporary feel while being rooted in history.
Famous People
Alise Post (American BMX racer), Alise Enoch (American singer-songwriter)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Alise"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Alise"
"Alise" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 3119th of 9107 | 153 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 5172nd of 9204 | 49 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2916th of 12526 | 301 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3041st of 19264 | 367 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2046th of 27321 | 964 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2404th of 35406 | 1,163 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3290th of 30306 | 586 |
Regional Popularity of "Alise" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Alise" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
94.89% 2245th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
93.50% 2272nd/2430 |
- | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
89.27% 2622nd/2937 |
85.33% 2972nd/3483 |
- |
69.54% 2812th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
51.37% 1893rd/3685 |
45.77% 2048th/4475 |
53.60% 2784th/5194 |
35.14% 2220th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
52.86% 2422nd/4582 |
74.90% 3868th/5164 |
36.28% 2653rd/7313 |
37.08% 2767th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
84.49% 3366th/3984 |
92.78% 4163rd/4487 |
52.01% 3548th/6822 |
60.69% 3809th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Alise"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Alise" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.