Elease Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Elease is a modern English name derived from the name Elise, which itself comes from Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my oath'. The name has evolved through various forms and is associated with traits of creativity and uniqueness. There is no biblical relevance linked to this name.
The name Elease is most popular in South Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South 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, Elease has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South. 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. Across generations, 'Elease' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 869th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 974th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2209th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5527th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9514th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 23222nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 19402nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Elease' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Elease"
Pronunciation
/ɪˈliːs/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
Elease is derived from the name Elise, which is a diminutive form of Elizabeth. Elizabeth has Hebrew roots, meaning 'God is my oath'.
Meaning
God is my oath
Language Evolution
Elizabeth, Elise, Elease
Historical Usage
Elease is a relatively modern name that has gained popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, primarily as a feminine given name.
Variants & Derivatives
Elise, Elyse, Elysia, Ella
Modern Popularity & Image
Elease is perceived as a unique and elegant name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Elease"
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 "Elease"
"Elease" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 869th of 9107 | 1,221 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 974th of 9204 | 1,029 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2209th of 12526 | 476 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 5527th of 19264 | 146 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 9514th of 27321 | 104 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 23222nd of 35406 | 26 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 19402nd of 30306 | 28 |
Regional Popularity of "Elease" 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 "Elease" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
100.00% 1416th/1416 |
- |
23.03% 545th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
25.12% 591st/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
100.00% 2430th/2430 |
42.27% 1206th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
94.83% 3303rd/3483 |
100.00% 3518th/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Elease"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Elease" 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.