Eloise Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Eloise is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Eloise?
Eloise is spelled E-L-O-I-S-E. The name has 6 letters.
Eloise at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Eloise is derived from the Old French name Héloïse, which itself may come from the Germanic name Helewidis, composed of elements meaning…
- Origin
- Eloise is commonly associated with medieval French origins, particularly through the name Héloïse which appeared in Old French literature and historical…
- Pronunciation
- eh-luh-WEEZ · 3 syllables
Eloise Popularity in 2025
Rank#49
Recorded Births4,251
Rank#12,008
Recorded Births5
- Girls usage rose 15 places to #49 and recorded 808 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Eloise Mean?
Eloise is derived from the Old French name Héloïse, which itself may come from the Germanic name Helewidis, composed of elements meaning “health” or “hale” and “wide” or “wood.”
Origin: Eloise is commonly associated with medieval French origins, particularly through the name Héloïse which appeared in Old French literature and historical records.
How Do You Pronounce Eloise?
Pronunciationeh-luh-WEEZ
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Eloise?
- History
- The name Eloise appears in medieval European historical texts and literature, notably linked to the 12th-century French nun Héloïse, known for her correspondences with philosopher Peter Abelard.
Eloise Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 4,251 | #49 |
| 2025 | Boys | 5 | #12,008 |
| 2024 | Girls | 3,443 | #64 |
| 2023 | Girls | 2,924 | #81 |
| 2022 | Girls | 2,905 | #86 |
| 2021 | Girls | 2,547 | #109 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,970 | #137 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,902 | #149 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,743 | #167 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,630 | #190 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,567 | #208 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,265 | #254 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,081 | #302 |
| 2013 | Girls | 955 | #337 |
| 2012 | Girls | 860 | #363 |
| 2011 | Girls | 679 | #449 |
| 2010 | Girls | 553 | #527 |
| 2009 | Girls | 297 | #911 |
| 2008 | Girls | 265 | #998 |
| 2007 | Girls | 191 | #1,283 |
| 2006 | Girls | 179 | #1,307 |
| 2005 | Girls | 165 | #1,328 |
| 2004 | Girls | 148 | #1,404 |
| 2003 | Girls | 103 | #1,813 |
When Was Eloise Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Girls
4,251 recorded births
National rank #49
2024 · Girls
3,443 recorded births
National rank #64
2023 · Girls
2,924 recorded births
National rank #81
2022 · Girls
2,905 recorded births
National rank #86
Where Eloise Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NH | #17 | 36 |
| AK | #18 | 17 |
| VT | #18 | 13 |
| LA | #20 | 82 |
| MN | #21 | 112 |
| ME | #21 | 26 |
| KS | #25 | 63 |
| IN | #27 | 123 |