Elise Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Elise is a name of French origin, derived from Élise, a diminutive of Élisabeth. It means 'God is my oath' and has evolved through historical forms over time. The name is often associated with traits of elegance and grace, and it gained popularity in the 19th century. There is no specific biblical relevance to the name.
The name Elise is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Elise has been too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, falling 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 male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Elise' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6100th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6773rd out of 6773 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10839th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 20994th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 20190th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 480th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 630th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 516th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 585th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 306th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 223rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 194th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Elise' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Elise"
Pronunciation
/ɪˈliːz/
Origin
French
Etymology
Elise is derived from the French name 'Élise,' which is a diminutive form of the name 'Élisabeth,' meaning 'God is my oath.'
Meaning
God is my oath
Language Evolution
Élisabeth, Élise
Historical Usage
Elise gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in France and among French-speaking communities.
Variants & Derivatives
Eliza, Elizabeth, Lise
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Elise is perceived as a sophisticated and elegant name, often associated with grace and beauty.
Famous People
Elise Neal, Elise Christie, Elise Luthman
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Elise"
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 "Elise"
"Elise" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 6100th of 7545 | 15 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 6773rd of 6773 | 5 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 10839th of 16616 | 26 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 20994th of 24088 | 10 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 20190th of 23106 | 10 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 480th of 9107 | 3,635 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 630th of 9204 | 2,258 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 516th of 12526 | 6,109 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 585th of 19264 | 4,794 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 306th of 27321 | 13,901 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 223rd of 35406 | 23,447 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 194th of 30306 | 18,831 |
Regional Popularity of "Elise" 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) |
- | - |
67.60% 3511th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Elise" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
52.40% 742nd/1416 |
30.82% 425th/1379 |
16.61% 393rd/2366 |
55.87% 638th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
56.47% 873rd/1546 |
30.91% 481st/1556 |
25.50% 600th/2353 |
50.48% 781st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
25.24% 562nd/2227 |
13.54% 329th/2430 |
24.19% 690th/2853 |
21.12% 586th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
19.75% 580th/2937 |
12.20% 425th/3483 |
24.10% 848th/3518 |
14.81% 599th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
6.81% 251st/3685 |
5.77% 258th/4475 |
7.87% 409th/5194 |
5.03% 318th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
3.60% 165th/4582 |
4.28% 221st/5164 |
3.88% 284th/7313 |
3.01% 225th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
3.89% 155th/3984 |
4.77% 214th/4487 |
3.31% 226th/6822 |
2.71% 170th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Elise"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Elise" 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.