Girl · #4,570 in 2026

Eleise

Name: Popularity of the name Eleise in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Eleise, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,570

Peak Rank

#5,099 (1921)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1921

First Year

1929

Last Year

1921

Peak Year

#5099

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Eleise

Eleise first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1921, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1921, when 5 Eleises were born — ranking #5,099 that year. As of 2026, Eleise ranks #4,570 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 10 Eleises have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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Names that sound like Eleise

Phonetically similar names — useful when Eleise is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Eleise

What does the name Eleise mean?

Eleise is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1921. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Eleise in 2026?

In 2026, Eleise ranks #4,570 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Eleise most popular?

Eleise reached its peak popularity in 1921, ranking #5,099 that year with 5 babies given the name.

Is Eleise a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Eleise is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Eleise?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Eleise include Adelaid, Almera, Almo. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Eleise

Eleise is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1921 and has accumulated 10 births in the dataset. Eleise's peak popularity came in 1921 when it ranked #5,099. Use the chart and map above to compare Eleise's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.