Elyse Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Elyse is a name with Hebrew origins, meaning 'God is my oath'. It evolved from Elisheba to Elizabeth and then to Elyse. The name carries positive traits of elegance and sophistication and has biblical relevance through the Old Testament figure Elisheba. It has gained popularity in recent decades and has several common variants.
The name Elyse is most popular in Arizona, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast 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 maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Elyse has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled 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 female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Elyse' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11936th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4121st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2232nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1010th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1365th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 545th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 715th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 713th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Elyse' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Elyse"
Pronunciation
/ɪˈliːz/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
Elyse is derived from the Hebrew name Elisheba, which means 'God is my oath'. It is often associated with the name Elizabeth.
Meaning
God is my oath
Language Evolution
Elisheba, Elizabeth, Elyse
Biblical Background
The name has biblical roots, as Elisheba was the wife of Aaron in the Old Testament.
Historical Usage
Elyse gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries as a modern variation of Elizabeth.
Variants & Derivatives
Elise, Eliza, Liz, Beth
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Elyse is perceived as a stylish and elegant name, often associated with sophistication and grace.
Famous People
Elyse Perry, Elyse Knowles
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Elyse"
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 "Elyse"
"Elyse" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 11936th of 16616 | 19 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 4121st of 9107 | 87 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2232nd of 9204 | 267 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1010th of 12526 | 1,942 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1365th of 19264 | 1,269 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 545th of 27321 | 6,568 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 715th of 35406 | 5,994 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 713th of 30306 | 4,832 |
Regional Popularity of "Elyse" 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 "Elyse" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
95.50% 1317th/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
80.01% 1237th/1546 |
55.98% 871st/1556 |
- |
92.70% 1434th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
44.99% 1002nd/2227 |
21.65% 526th/2430 |
81.53% 2326th/2853 |
38.34% 1064th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
51.38% 1509th/2937 |
20.24% 705th/3483 |
67.54% 2376th/3518 |
36.37% 1471st/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
12.70% 468th/3685 |
8.78% 393rd/4475 |
16.85% 875th/5194 |
8.56% 541st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
11.17% 512th/4582 |
12.65% 653rd/5164 |
13.28% 971st/7313 |
10.05% 750th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
13.78% 549th/3984 |
14.95% 671st/4487 |
12.96% 884th/6822 |
11.63% 730th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Elyse"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Elyse" 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.