Elise
Elise is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Pledged to God or God is my oath.
Origin and history
Elise originated as a French diminutive of Elisabeth, which derives from the Hebrew name Elisheba. It gained independent popularity throughout Europe and has been continuously used in the United States since the late 19th century. Today, it is appreciated as a classic yet modern choice.
Popularity in the United States
75,186 babies in the United States have been named Elise since 1880. It ranks #459 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #237.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12 %)
- NY (7.8 %)
- TX (6.6 %)
- IL (5.1 %)
- OH (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 293 |
| 1890-1900 | 465 |
| 1900-1910 | 595 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,620 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,809 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,229 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,369 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,511 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,688 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,716 |
| 1980-1990 | 7,753 |
| 1990-2000 | 9,712 |
| 2000-2010 | 14,576 |
| 2010-2019 | 18,245 |
| 2020-2029 | 7,605 |
Famous people named Elise
- Elise Stefanik: Politician, U.S. Representative
- Elise Ray: Gymnast, Olympian
Nicknames
Ellie, El, Lisi
Fun facts
- Ludwig van Beethoven's famous piano piece 'Für Elise' helped immortalize the name globally.
- Originally a French pet form of Élisabeth, Elise established itself as an independent given name by the 19th century.