Eliseo
Eliseo is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is my salvation.
Origin and history
Eliseo is the Spanish and Italian form of Elisha, a Hebrew name meaning 'God is my salvation'. It has enjoyed steady growth in the United States, particularly in recent decades. The name offers a melodious, classical alternative to more common biblical names.
Popularity in the United States
11,996 babies in the United States have been named Eliseo since 1880. It ranks #1080 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #663.
States where it is most popular
- TX (40.6 %)
- CA (30.7 %)
- IL (3.6 %)
- AZ (3.6 %)
- FL (3.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 12 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 131 |
| 1920-1930 | 402 |
| 1930-1940 | 392 |
| 1940-1950 | 463 |
| 1950-1960 | 510 |
| 1960-1970 | 541 |
| 1970-1980 | 753 |
| 1980-1990 | 967 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,381 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,759 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,330 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,350 |
Famous people named Eliseo
- Eliseo Salazar: Racing Driver
- Eliseo Alberto: Writer, Journalist
Fun facts
- Eliseo is the Spanish and Italian equivalent of the Hebrew prophet name Elisha.
- The name has seen an increase in usage in the United States over recent years.