Elise Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: In Swedish and Norwegian cultures, Elise is considered a traditional and beloved name.

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A Deep Dive

Elise Overview

Meaning

Oath of God

Gender

Girl

Origin

French

Etymology

Derived from the Hebrew name Elizabeth. Also has French and German roots, evolving as a diminutive form of Elisabeth.

Pronunciation

/ɛˈliːz/

Popularity

Elise is cherished in many countries, including France and Germany. In 2023, Elise ranked #220 for girls in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

5 (Visionary, Expansive, Adventurous)

Name Styles

Classic, Aesthetic, Short

Associated Traits

Elegant, graceful, timeless

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Often associated with the religious significance of its root name, Elizabeth.

Name Day

November 19th (Sweden)
A Deep Dive

Elise Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Elisa, Elyse, Elisabeth, Eliza, Alyse, Elyssa, Elsa

Common Nicknames

Ellie, Lis, Lissy, Elle, Isa, Essie, Elsie, Lili

Diminutives

Els, Lisa, Eli, Lise, Ely

Famous People

  • Elise Stefanik
    (American Politician)
  • Elise Neal
    (American Actress)
  • Elise Broach
    (American Author)
  • Elise Burgin
    (American Tennis Player)
  • Elise Andrew
    (British Science Communicator)
  • Elise Trouw
    (American Musician)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Elise Rainier
    ("Insidious," Film Series)
  • Elise
    ("The Secret Life of Elise," TV Series)
  • Elise de La Serre
    ("Assassin's Creed Unity," Game)
  • "Für Elise"
    (Composition by Beethoven)

Places

  • Sainte-Elise-de-Caxton Municipality
    (Quebec, Canada)
  • Sainte-Elisabeth Municipality
    (Quebec, Canada)
  • Elise Falls
    (Arkansas, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Elise?

In Hebrew, Elise means “dedicated to God,” often representing people who are seen as faithful, tender-hearted, and spiritually devoted.

What Is the Origin of The Name Elise?

Elise has its origins in Hebrew, derived from the name Elizabeth. It also has French and German roots, where it evolved as a diminutive form of Elisabeth.

Elise Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Elise in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#2422021#2602022#2742023
Top 3 Rankings#1512012#1592013#1622011

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Elise

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023274
(-14 from 2022)
1142
(-62 from 2022)
0.06529
2022260
(-18 from 2021)
1204
(-48 from 2021)
0.06715
2021242
(-30 from 2020)
1252
(-112 from 2020)
0.06988
2020212
(-5 from 2019)
1364
(-108 from 2019)
0.07716
2019207
(-31 from 2018)
1472
(-198 from 2018)
0.08022
2018176
No change from 2017
1670
(-45 from 2017)
0.08980
2017176
(-8 from 2016)
1715
(-199 from 2016)
0.09078
2016168
(+6 from 2015)
1914
(+70 from 2015)
0.09887
2015174
(-6 from 2014)
1844
(-123 from 2014)
0.09452
2014168
(-9 from 2013)
1967
(-50 from 2013)
0.10055
2013159
(-8 from 2012)
2017
(-104 from 2012)
0.10463
2012151
(+11 from 2011)
2121
(+187 from 2011)
0.10936
2011162
(+34 from 2010)
1934
(+346 from 2010)
0.09981
2010196
(+14 from 2009)
1588
(+63 from 2009)
0.08099
2009210
(+8 from 2008)
1525
(-24 from 2008)
0.07531
2008218
(+6 from 2007)
1549
(-10 from 2007)
0.07437
2007224
(-6 from 2006)
1559
(-7 from 2006)
0.07366
2006218
(+10 from 2005)
1566
(+71 from 2005)
0.07491
2005228
(-2 from 2004)
1495
(-15 from 2004)
0.07366
2004226
(+6 from 2003)
1510
(+91 from 2003)
0.07483
2003232
(+6 from 2002)
1419
(+83 from 2002)
0.07072
2002238
(-2 from 2001)
1336
(-1 from 2001)
0.06765
2001236
(+18 from 2000)
1337
(+59 from 2000)
0.06749
2000254
(+17 from 1999)
1278
(+121 from 1999)
0.06404
1999271
(+22 from 1998)
1157
(+131 from 1998)
0.05943
1998293
(-15 from 1997)
1026
(-20 from 1997)
0.05293
1997278
(+27 from 1996)
1046
(+111 from 1996)
0.05479
1996305
(+30 from 1995)
935
(+147 from 1995)
0.04877
1995335
(-2 from 1994)
788
(-14 from 1994)
0.04101
1994333
(-49 from 1993)
802
(-175 from 1993)
0.04114
1993284
(+15 from 1992)
977
(+38 from 1992)
0.04956
1992299
(-9 from 1991)
939
(-31 from 1991)
0.04684
1991290
(-25 from 1990)
970
(-101 from 1990)
0.04770
1990265
(-12 from 1989)
1071
(+6 from 1989)
0.05213
1989253
(-13 from 1988)
1065
(-30 from 1988)
0.05346
1988240
(-5 from 1987)
1095
(-48 from 1987)
0.05694
1987235
(+13 from 1986)
1143
(+100 from 1986)
0.06099
1986248
(+22 from 1985)
1043
(+110 from 1985)
0.05652
1985270
(+42 from 1984)
933
(+174 from 1984)
0.05053
1984312
(+82 from 1983)
759
(+204 from 1983)
0.04209
1983394
(+83 from 1982)
555
(+118 from 1982)
0.03101
1982477
(+35 from 1981)
437
(+50 from 1981)
0.02409
1981512
(+44 from 1980)
387
(+53 from 1980)
0.02164
1980556
(+49 from 1979)
334
(+38 from 1979)
0.01876
1979605
(-4 from 1978)
296
(+12 from 1978)
0.01718
1978601
(+44 from 1977)
284
(+29 from 1977)
0.01728
1977645
(-13 from 1976)
255
(+10 from 1976)
0.01550
1976632
(+28 from 1975)
245
(+15 from 1975)
0.01559
1975660
(+15 from 1974)
230
(+9 from 1974)
0.01474
1974675
(-111 from 1973)
221
(-71 from 1973)
0.01411
1973564
(+49 from 1972)
292
(+36 from 1972)
0.01879
1972613
(-44 from 1971)
256
(-52 from 1971)
0.01588
1971569
(-12 from 1970)
308
(-23 from 1970)
0.01757
1970557
(-14 from 1969)
331
(+2 from 1969)
0.01807
1969543
(-21 from 1968)
329
(-12 from 1968)
0.01866
1968522
(-5 from 1967)
341
(+4 from 1967)
0.01995
1967517
(-25 from 1966)
337
(-25 from 1966)
0.01963
1966492
(-1 from 1965)
362
(-12 from 1965)
0.02062
1965491
(-21 from 1964)
374
(-53 from 1964)
0.02047
1964470
(+33 from 1963)
427
(+53 from 1963)
0.02182
1963503
(+1 from 1962)
374
(+6 from 1962)
0.01881
1962504
(-23 from 1961)
368
(-35 from 1961)
0.01816
1961481
(+19 from 1960)
403
(+29 from 1960)
0.01940
1960500
(-29 from 1959)
374
(-47 from 1959)
0.01798
1959471
(+9 from 1958)
421
(+29 from 1958)
0.02025
1958480
(+21 from 1957)
392
(+34 from 1957)
0.01898
1957501
(-31 from 1956)
358
(-36 from 1956)
0.01706
1956470
(-27 from 1955)
394
(-15 from 1955)
0.01913
1955443
(-7 from 1954)
409
(+5 from 1954)
0.02040
1954436
(+20 from 1953)
404
(+52 from 1953)
0.02029
1953456
(+27 from 1952)
352
(+49 from 1952)
0.01824
1952483
(-1 from 1951)
303
(+12 from 1951)
0.01593
1951482
(+131 from 1950)
291
(+104 from 1950)
0.01575
1950613
(+27 from 1949)
187
(+18 from 1949)
0.01063
1949640
(+4 from 1948)
169
(+3 from 1948)
0.00963
1948644
(-29 from 1947)
166
(-19 from 1947)
0.00953
1947615
(+87 from 1946)
185
(+53 from 1946)
0.01018
1946702
(-4 from 1945)
132
(+19 from 1945)
0.00818
1945698
(-67 from 1944)
113
(-21 from 1944)
0.00839
1944631
(+47 from 1943)
134
(+9 from 1943)
0.00981
1943678
(+47 from 1942)
125
(+19 from 1942)
0.00871
1942725
(-86 from 1941)
106
(-17 from 1941)
0.00762
1941639
(+6 from 1940)
123
(+7 from 1940)
0.00987
1940645
(-24 from 1939)
116
(-2 from 1939)
0.00982
1939621
(+45 from 1938)
118
(+11 from 1938)
0.01041
1938666
(-46 from 1937)
107
(-12 from 1937)
0.00937
1937620
(-9 from 1936)
119
(+3 from 1936)
0.01080
1936611
(-66 from 1935)
116
(-23 from 1935)
0.01077
1935545
(+135 from 1934)
139
(+43 from 1934)
0.01279
1934680
(-95 from 1933)
96
(-25 from 1933)
0.00887
1933585
(-7 from 1932)
121
(-8 from 1932)
0.01157
1932578
(-32 from 1931)
129
(-17 from 1931)
0.01166
1931546
(+37 from 1930)
146
(+9 from 1930)
0.01323
1930583
(-54 from 1929)
137
(-27 from 1929)
0.01174
1929529
(+50 from 1928)
164
(+15 from 1928)
0.01417
1928579
(-11 from 1927)
149
(-8 from 1927)
0.01246
1927568
(-3 from 1926)
157
(-2 from 1926)
0.01270
1926565
(+12 from 1925)
159
(+4 from 1925)
0.01293
1925577
(-80 from 1924)
155
(-44 from 1924)
0.01227
1924497
(-7 from 1923)
199
(-1 from 1923)
0.01536
1923490
(-6 from 1922)
200
(-2 from 1922)
0.01597
1922484
(-15 from 1921)
202
(-14 from 1921)
0.01619
1921469
(+1 from 1920)
216
(+8 from 1920)
0.01688
1920470
(-43 from 1919)
208
(-26 from 1919)
0.01672
1919427
(+35 from 1918)
234
(+25 from 1918)
0.01992
1918462
(-19 from 1917)
209
(-1 from 1917)
0.01738
1917443
(+8 from 1916)
210
(+12 from 1916)
0.01869
1916451
No change from 1915
198
(+12 from 1915)
0.01824
1915451
(-20 from 1914)
186
(+29 from 1914)
0.01817
1914431
(-21 from 1913)
157
(+13 from 1913)
0.01971
1913410
(-26 from 1912)
144
(+1 from 1912)
0.02199
1912384
(+83 from 1911)
143
(+66 from 1911)
0.02437
1911467
(+52 from 1910)
77
(+15 from 1910)
0.01743
1910519
(-46 from 1909)
62
(-1 from 1909)
0.01478
1909473
(-43 from 1908)
63
(-7 from 1908)
0.01712
1908430
(+4 from 1907)
70
(+3 from 1907)
0.01974
1907434
(+24 from 1906)
67
(+12 from 1906)
0.01986
1906458
No change from 1905
55
(+1 from 1905)
0.01755
1905458
(-37 from 1904)
54
(-5 from 1904)
0.01743
1904421
(+14 from 1903)
59
(+6 from 1903)
0.02018
1903435
(-1 from 1902)
53
(+2 from 1902)
0.01905
1902434
(-2 from 1901)
51
(+4 from 1901)
0.01819
1901432
(-51 from 1900)
47
(-29 from 1900)
0.01849
1900381
(+40 from 1899)
76
(+28 from 1899)
0.02392
1899421
(-25 from 1898)
48
(-12 from 1898)
0.01939
1898396
(+18 from 1897)
60
(+10 from 1897)
0.02189
1897414
(+10 from 1896)
50
(+4 from 1896)
0.02014
1896424
(-27 from 1895)
46
(-4 from 1895)
0.01825
1895397
(+25 from 1894)
50
(+7 from 1894)
0.02023
1894422
(-43 from 1893)
43
(-8 from 1893)
0.01822
1893379
(+40 from 1892)
51
(+11 from 1892)
0.02264
1892419
(-42 from 1891)
40
(-4 from 1891)
0.01778
1891377
(+69 from 1890)
44
(+11 from 1890)
0.02238
1890446
(-75 from 1889)
33
(-9 from 1889)
0.01636
1889371
(+60 from 1888)
42
(+9 from 1888)
0.02220
1888431
(-53 from 1887)
33
(+1 from 1887)
0.01742
1887378
No change from 1886
32
No change from 1886
0.02059
1886378
(+35 from 1885)
32
(+7 from 1885)
0.02082
1885413
(-36 from 1884)
25
(-3 from 1884)
0.01761
1884377
(-23 from 1883)
28
(+2 from 1883)
0.02035
1883354
(-28 from 1882)
26
(-3 from 1882)
0.02166
1882326
(+20 from 1881)
29
(+7 from 1881)
0.02507
1881346
(-20 from 1880)
22
(-2 from 1880)
0.02225
1880326
First SSA data recorded
24
First SSA data recorded
0.02459

American States Popularity Rankings for Elise

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#2002021#2192022#2192023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#3202021#2502022#2872023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2942021#2732022#3442023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#2062021#2902022#2342023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#2552021#2102022#3052023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#3662021#2562022#2902023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#2112021#2472022#2132023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#2672021#2782022#3322023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#2022021#1702022#2372023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#1722021#2362022#1452023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#2662021#3192022#5342023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#3482021#3412022#2792023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#1162021#2352022#4392023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#1462021#2242022#2202023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#1952021#2842022#2052023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#2182021#1982022#2022023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#2752021#2842022#2342023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#3162021#3102022#2292023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#3002021#3102022#2812023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#1552021#2082022#1962023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#2282021#2792022#2622023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#2792021#3812022#4792023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#5572021#2662022#3172023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#2892021#2302022#2412023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#2372021#2332022#3372023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#2792021#2722022#2362023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#1782021#2312022#2712023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#3162021#5192022#2402023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#2202021#5372022#3252023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#4532021#3342022#3072023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#3462021#4352022#3352023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2262021#1492022#1942023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#4972021#4172022#7422023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1772021#1662022#2012023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1672021#2312022#2072023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#4002021#2932022#2982023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1812020#932021#2122023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1842020#1792021#1892022

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#2772020#4882021#3572023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#3632021#5092022#2212023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3412020#2742022#3372023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1422019#1092020#1262022

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1272020#1472022#1522023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1042013#1662014#2042018

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1322017#1832019#1342020

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1612016#1352017#1962020

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1252017#992018#1122020

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1142017#1262018#1052019

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3402021#3402022#3142023

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#822014#1102015#932019

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1391986#1102013#812017

Popularity Rankings for Elise in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Greenland

Greenland flagGreenland#292015#232016#132021

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium flagBelgium#232020#272021#282022

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#422021#472022#572023

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#652021#582022#612023

Popularity in France

France flagFrance#712019#872020#962021

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#931993#962012#822014

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#1382021#2232022#1632023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#1392021#1572022#1642023

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#1442021#1502022#1612023

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#1692020#1472021#1742022

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#2762020#1702021#1592022

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#1782021#2252022#3702023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#3632021#1952022#2122023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3502021#2012022#3022023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#2512019#2552020#2992021

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#4962018#3972021#4652022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Elise a Name for Boys or Girls?

The name Elise is most often given to girls. Its etymology and usage throughout history have primarily been feminine.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Elise

Elise in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Elise Stefanik (Politician, born 1984): An American politician serving as a member of the United States House of Representatives.
  • Elise Neal (Actress, born 1966): An American actress who has appeared in numerous films and television series, including "The Hughleys" and "Scream 2."
  • Elise Broach (Author, born 1963): An American author of children's books, including the popular "Masterpiece" series.
  • Elise Burgin (Tennis Player, born 1962): An American former professional tennis player who competed in Grand Slam tournaments.
  • Elise Andrew (Science Communicator, born 1989): A British science communicator and the creator of the popular Facebook page "I F***ing Love Science."
  • Elise Trouw (Musician, born 1999): An American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist known for her innovative live looping performances.
  • Elise Testone (Singer, born 1983): An American singer who gained national recognition as a finalist on "American Idol."
  • Elise Rainier ("Insidious," 2010 Film Series): A gifted psychic who helps families haunted by malevolent spirits.
  • Elise ("The Secret Life of Elise," 2015 TV Series): Follows the life and secrets of a woman named Elise living in a small town.
  • Elise de La Serre ("Assassin's Creed Unity," 2014 Game): A noblewoman involved in the French Revolution and the Assassins vs. Templars conflict.
  • "Für Elise" (1810 Composition by Beethoven): A famous piano piece named after a woman believed to be Elise.
  • Elise MacKenna ("Somewhere in Time," 1980 Film): A stage actress who becomes the object of a time traveler's affection.
  • Elise ("Elise and the Second Hand Heart," 2016 Novel): A touching story about a young woman who finds love after receiving a heart transplant.
  • Elise ("The Unseen," 2005 Film): A mysterious character who plays a significant role in the plot of this thriller.
  • Elise Island (British Columbia, Canada): A small island located in the Gulf Islands of British Columbia, offering beautiful coastal scenery.
  • Sainte-Elise-de-Caxton Municipality (Quebec, Canada): A small municipality in the Mauricie region, known for its tranquil rural environment.
  • Sainte-Elisabeth Municipality (Quebec, Canada): A municipality in the Lanaudière region, featuring a mix of agricultural and forested areas.
  • Elise Falls (Arkansas, USA): A scenic waterfall located in the Ozark National Forest, popular among hikers and nature enthusiasts.
  • Sainte-Elise River (Quebec, Canada): A river in the Montérégie region, flowing through agricultural lands and small communities.
  • Elise Bay (Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada): A bay on the eastern coast of Newfoundland, known for its rugged coastline and fishing spots.

Similar Names to Elise

Sibling Names for Elise