Baby Name Popularity Profile

Elisa

Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Elisa.

National Rank (2025)
#458
All-Time Peak Rank
#311 (1981)
Total U.S. Births
47,661
Unisex Distribution 0.3% Boy / 99.7% Girl Balance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Elisa Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.

📖 The Story Behind Elisa

According to SSA data, Elisa achieved its highest historical rank of #311 in 1981. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2012 with 849 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 2.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 144 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Elisa scaled historically over the last century:

5-Year Trajectory Velocity Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change +2.7% Growth
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 849 Births in 2012
Years in Top 100
0 yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
144 Years
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 93
1890s: 128
1900s: 219
1910s: 560
1920s: 1,129
1930s: 1,056
1940s: 1,044
1950s: 2,720
1960s: 6,196
1970s: 6,020
1980s: 6,739
1990s: 5,569
2000s: 5,373
2010s: 6,579
2020s: 4,236

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables E-li-sa
Letter Count 5 Letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with E, a letter used by only 3.9% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking Local Zone State New Mexico
Strongest Geographic Region Footprint Northeast
States with Core Active Data 46 States Regions
State Region 2025 Absolute Rank Total Historical Births Peak Year 5-Year Velocity
New Mexico Unranked 627 1917 Insufficient historical volume
Arizona #208 1,403 2022 +3.1% Growth
Texas #305 8,025 2023 +19.1% Growth
California #293 9,874 2012 16.5% Decline
Florida #285 2,030 2012 +73.7% Growth
New York #475 4,544 1963 +20.0% Growth
Washington #321 891 1979 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #591 1,467 1963 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #324 632 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut Unranked 537 1966 Insufficient historical volume
Nevada #347 162 2013 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon Unranked 385 2004 Insufficient historical volume
Utah #633 324 1979 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #681 1,881 1979 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #237 937 1968 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland #441 495 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #625 872 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #526 607 2016 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia Unranked 112 1963 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #697 1,236 1963 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #545 655 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #650 826 1969 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #824 941 1970 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #616 431 1963 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana Unranked 437 1963 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma #637 249 1980 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota Unranked 329 1978 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #725 293 1980 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #756 328 1971 Insufficient historical volume
Idaho Unranked 58 1984 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas #415 151 1968 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #493 259 1961 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana #810 224 1967 Insufficient historical volume
Rhode Island Unranked 45 1969 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina #625 176 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky Unranked 163 1961 Insufficient historical volume
Hawaii Unranked 26 1979 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi Unranked 94 1964 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska #353 51 2015 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas #439 75 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa Unranked 84 1981 Insufficient historical volume
Wyoming Unranked 5 1982 Insufficient historical volume
Montana Unranked 7 1981 Insufficient historical volume
North Dakota Unranked 5 1971 Insufficient historical volume
West Virginia Unranked 12 1964 Insufficient historical volume
Maine Unranked 5 1964 Insufficient historical volume

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