Unisex · #10,889 in 2026

Elison

Current Rank
#10,889
Peak Rank
#7,602 (2016)
Total Babies
91
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #14,477 (11 total)
👦 Boy peak #7,602 (91 total)
👦As Boy Name
1992
First Year
2024
Last Year
2016
Peak Year
#7602
Peak Rank
91
Total Count
14
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2014
First Year
2015
Last Year
2015
Peak Year
#14477
Peak Rank
11
Total Count
2
Years Active

The Story of Elison

As a girl name

Elison first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2014, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2015, when 6 Elisons were born — ranking #14,477 that year. As of 2026, Elison ranks #14,477 for girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 11 Elisons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Elison first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1992, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 10 Elisons were born — ranking #7,602 that year. As of 2026, Elison ranks #10,889 for boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 91 Elisons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Elison

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Elison

What does the name Elison mean?
Elison is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1992. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Elison in 2026?
In 2026, Elison ranks #10,889 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Elison most popular?
Elison reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #7,602 that year with 10 babies given the name.
Is Elison a unisex name?
Yes — Elison is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 11% of Elisons assigned female and 89% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Elison?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Elison include Haines, Royston, Hendry. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Elison

Elison is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1992 and has accumulated 91 births in the dataset. Elison's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #7,602. Use the chart and map above to compare Elison'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.