Elyse

Elyse is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 376 girls in the United States.

Elyse at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Elyse

Elyse belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Elyse first appears in Social Security records in 1913. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #305 in 1987, and in 2024 376 babies received the name — 20,959 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Elyse in US records

First recorded (US)
1913
Best US rank
#305 in 1987
Peak year
1987
Babies named Elyse in 2024
376
Total since 1880
20,959

Elyse in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#704 in 2006
Babies named Elyse in 2025
15
Total since 1996
809

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Elyse mean?

The meaning of Elyse is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Elyse a boy or girl name?

Elyse is a girl name. In 2024, 376 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Elyse?

Elyse comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Elyse?

Elyse first appears in US records in 1913. Its best-ever ranking was #305 in 1987, and 376 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].