Is Elyse a boy's or girl's name?

Elyse is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 19 recorded births.

When was Elyse most popular?

Elyse reached its peak popularity in 1987 with 803 births that year. It is currently ranked #745 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Elyse?

Elyse is currently ranked #745 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 20,959 babies since 1913.

Elyse

A familiar French name with steady appeal.

Girl's name| Also boysFrenchDeclining Also a pet name

#745▲ 65in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A female given name from French.

Elyse is a girl's and boy's baby name of French origin, a French variant of Elise or Elizabeth, ultimately from the Hebrew Elisheba meaning 'God is my oath' or 'pledged to God.' The French spelling gives it an elegant, continental flair.

Elyse has a clean, sophisticated sound — two syllables with the long-E opening that feels light and airy. With over 20,000 U.S. births, it has genuine history. It sits in a beautiful middle ground between the very popular Elise and the grander Elisabeth, offering something more distinctive without sacrificing elegance.

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Popularity Over Time

Elyse has 106+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1913.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Elyse
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	1,766	#791	▼
2010s	4,577	#641	▲
2000s	3,682	#734	▲
1990s	2,997	#741	▼
1980s	4,454	#742	▲
1970s	763	#1410	—
1960s	836	#1205	▼
1950s	1,188	#905	▲
1940s	546	#1577	▲
1930s	43	#3652	▼
1920s	71	#4051	▲
1910s	36	#3968	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(106 years, 1913–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Elyse
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	376	#745	+32 (9.3%)
2023	344	#810	0
2022	344	#815	+30 (9.6%)
2021	314	#868	-74 (-19.1%)
2020	388	#718	+3 (0.8%)
2019	385	#734	-37 (-8.8%)
2018	422	#688	-7 (-1.6%)
2017	429	#682	+11 (2.6%)
2016	418	#693	-22 (-5.0%)
2015	440	#652	-37 (-7.8%)
2014	477	#609	-18 (-3.6%)
2013	495	#581	-76 (-13.3%)
2012	571	#531	+92 (19.2%)
2011	479	#599	+18 (3.9%)
2010	461	#639	+6 (1.3%)
2009	455	#649	+23 (5.3%)
2008	432	#699	+43 (11.1%)
2007	389	#751	-30 (-7.2%)
2006	419	#678	+33 (8.5%)
2005	386	#707	+18 (4.9%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Elyse as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Elyse has also been given to 19 boys in the U.S. since 1988.

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1988

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Frequently Asked

Can Elyse be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Elyse is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #745. As a boy's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1913–2024) · Methodology