Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Elise.
National Rank (2025)
#223
All-Time Peak Rank
#152 (2012)
Total U.S. Births
75,186
Unisex Distribution0.1% Boy / 99.9% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Elise Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Elise
According to SSA data, Elise achieved its highest historical rank of #152 in 2012. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2012 with 2,121 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 25.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Elise scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-25.9% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,121Births in 2012
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:293
1890s:465
1900s:595
1910s:1,620
1920s:1,809
1930s:1,229
1940s:1,369
1950s:3,511
1960s:3,688
1970s:2,716
1980s:7,753
1990s:9,712
2000s:14,576
2010s:18,245
2020s:7,605
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesE-lise
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with E, a letter used by only 3.9% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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