Elease
Elease is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
God is my oath or pledged to God.
Origin and history
Elease is a feminine given name, most commonly understood as a variant spelling of Elise or Elyse. Derived ultimately from Elizabeth, it carries the classical meaning related to divine oaths. In the United States, it was used moderately in the early to mid-20th century and remains rare today.
Popularity in the United States
3,047 babies in the United States have been named Elease since 1880. It ranks #3217 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2096.
States where it is most popular
- SC (59.8 %)
- GA (22.3 %)
- FL (5.2 %)
- MS (3.9 %)
- NC (2.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 11 |
| 1900-1910 | 119 |
| 1910-1920 | 444 |
| 1920-1930 | 805 |
| 1930-1940 | 605 |
| 1940-1950 | 426 |
| 1950-1960 | 258 |
| 1960-1970 | 142 |
| 1970-1980 | 66 |
| 1980-1990 | 82 |
| 1990-2000 | 43 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 36 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Nicknames
Ellie, Leese, Lisa
Fun facts
- Elease developed in English-speaking regions as a phonetic alternative to the French Elise and English Elyse.
- The name saw its highest popularity in the United States during the early 1900s through the 1930s.