Elyse Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Elyse is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Elyse?
Elyse is spelled E-L-Y-S-E. The name has 5 letters.
Elyse at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Elyse is a variant of Elise, which derives from the Hebrew name Elisheba meaning “God is my oath.”
- Origin
- Elyse may derive from Elise, which is a short form of Elisabeth with Hebrew origins.
- Pronunciation
- eh-LEES · 2 syllables
Elyse Popularity in 2025
Rank#918
Recorded Births286
- Girls usage fell 168 places to #918 and recorded 90 fewer 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 Elyse Mean?
Elyse is a variant of Elise, which derives from the Hebrew name Elisheba meaning “God is my oath.”
Origin: Elyse may derive from Elise, which is a short form of Elisabeth with Hebrew origins.
How Do You Pronounce Elyse?
Pronunciationeh-LEES
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Elyse?
- History
- Elyse has been documented in modern naming records primarily as a variant of Elise, with noted popularity in contemporary birth name statistics.
Elyse Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 286 | #918 |
| 2024 | Girls | 376 | #750 |
| 2023 | Girls | 344 | #812 |
| 2022 | Girls | 344 | #815 |
| 2021 | Girls | 314 | #868 |
| 2020 | Girls | 388 | #718 |
| 2019 | Girls | 385 | #733 |
| 2018 | Girls | 422 | #687 |
| 2017 | Girls | 429 | #682 |
| 2016 | Girls | 418 | #694 |
| 2015 | Girls | 440 | #653 |
| 2014 | Girls | 477 | #609 |
| 2013 | Girls | 495 | #580 |
| 2012 | Girls | 571 | #530 |
| 2011 | Girls | 479 | #598 |
| 2010 | Girls | 461 | #640 |
| 2009 | Girls | 455 | #649 |
| 2008 | Girls | 432 | #699 |
| 2007 | Girls | 389 | #749 |
| 2006 | Girls | 419 | #678 |
| 2005 | Girls | 386 | #706 |
| 2004 | Girls | 368 | #725 |
| 2003 | Girls | 349 | #732 |
| 2002 | Girls | 314 | #767 |
When Was Elyse 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.
1987 · Girls
803 recorded births
National rank #305
1988 · Girls
790 recorded births
National rank #315
1986 · Girls
700 recorded births
National rank #343
1985 · Girls
639 recorded births
National rank #365
Where Elyse 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 |
|---|---|---|
| IN | #577 | 11 |
| WI | #612 | 7 |
| VA | #662 | 11 |
| OH | #668 | 14 |
| NY | #731 | 22 |
| MD | #731 | 6 |
| MI | #735 | 10 |
| CA | #788 | 38 |