Eliseo Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Eliseo is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'God is salvation', evolving from Elisha through Latin and into Spanish and Italian forms. Its biblical relevance stems from the prophet Elisha, and it has gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in the Hispanic community. The name is seen as both classic and contemporary, often associated with strong spiritual traits.
The name Eliseo is most popular in New Mexico, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Eliseo has been too falling for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Eliseo' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1417th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1008th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1035th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 971st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 938th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 995th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 803rd out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Eliseo' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Eliseo"
Pronunciation
/ɛliˈzeɪoʊ/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
Eliseo is derived from the Hebrew name Elisha, which means 'God is salvation'. The name is often associated with biblical figures, particularly the prophet Elisha in the Old Testament.
Meaning
God is salvation
Language Evolution
Elisha (Hebrew), Eliseus (Latin), Eliseo (Spanish/Italian)
Biblical Background
The name Eliseo is directly related to Elisha, a significant prophet in the Hebrew Bible who succeeded Elijah.
Historical Usage
Eliseo has seen a rise in popularity in various cultures, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries, where it has been used since the Middle Ages.
Variants & Derivatives
Elisha, Eliseus, Eliseo
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Eliseo is viewed as a classic yet modern name, often associated with warmth and a strong spiritual background.
Famous People
Eliseo Alberto, Cuban author, Eliseo Salazar, Chilean racing driver
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Eliseo"
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 "Eliseo"
"Eliseo" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1417th of 7545 | 423 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1008th of 6773 | 765 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1035th of 7552 | 990 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 971st of 10718 | 1,120 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 938th of 16616 | 1,816 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 995th of 24088 | 2,799 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 803rd of 23106 | 3,521 |
Regional Popularity of "Eliseo" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
34.40% 814th/2366 |
41.42% 473rd/1142 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
27.20% 640th/2353 |
34.45% 533rd/1547 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
63.27% 1409th/2227 |
51.77% 1258th/2430 |
24.50% 699th/2853 |
25.15% 698th/2775 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
38.64% 1135th/2937 |
36.15% 1259th/3483 |
21.46% 755th/3518 |
16.22% 656th/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
33.62% 1239th/3685 |
37.41% 1674th/4475 |
16.65% 865th/5194 |
9.80% 619th/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
31.89% 1461st/4582 |
43.71% 2257th/5164 |
13.15% 962nd/7313 |
9.07% 677th/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
27.81% 1108th/3984 |
32.81% 1472nd/4487 |
11.54% 787th/6822 |
9.54% 599th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Eliseo" by Generation for Female 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) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Eliseo"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Eliseo" 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.