Elis
Every Elis since 1911 — 606 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Elis
Elis is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,919 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1911, 606 American babies have been named Elis — about 53% girls and 47% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2021, when 35 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Elis stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Elis year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #6,919 | 11 | #7,326 |
| 2024 | 16 | #7,023 | 15 | #5,989 |
| 2023 | 20 | #6,026 | 15 | #6,014 |
| 2022 | 20 | #6,052 | 15 | #5,945 |
| 2021 | 17 | #6,771 | 18 | #5,184 |
| 2020 | 14 | #7,667 | 11 | #7,159 |
| 2019 | 18 | #6,502 | 14 | #6,189 |
| 2018 | 17 | #6,885 | 16 | #5,604 |
| 2017 | 12 | #8,943 | 12 | #6,811 |
| 2016 | 13 | #8,535 | 14 | #6,133 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,164 | 15 | #5,811 |
| 2014 | 10 | #10,370 | 6 | #11,122 |
| 2013 | 6 | #15,173 | 11 | #7,179 |
| 2012 | 6 | #15,516 | — | — |
| 2011 | 8 | #12,505 | — | — |
| 2010 | 8 | #12,640 | 7 | #9,976 |
| 2009 | 12 | #9,559 | — | — |
| 2008 | 9 | #11,879 | — | — |
| 2007 | 5 | #18,461 | — | — |
| 2006 | 9 | #11,720 | 5 | #12,596 |
| 2005 | 6 | #15,049 | — | — |
| 2004 | 8 | #11,944 | — | — |
| 2003 | 8 | #11,630 | 6 | #9,952 |
| 2002 | 7 | #12,608 | 5 | #11,205 |
| 2001 | 5 | #16,074 | — | — |
| 2000 | 5 | #15,776 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,541 | 5 | #8,521 |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,145 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | 5 | #6,553 |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | 5 | #4,925 |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | 8 | #2,892 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Elis
- Elis Regina Singer · 1945–1982
- Elis Bakaj Soccer player · b. 1987
- Elis Ligtlee Cyclist · b. 1994
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Elis in 2025?
Elis ranked #6,919 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Elis?
606 babies have been named Elis in the United States since 1911, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Elis most popular?
Elis peaked in 2021, when 35 newborns received the name.
Is Elis a boy or girl name?
Elis is used for both: about 53% of babies named Elis have been girls and 47% boys.
Is the name Elis rising or falling?
Elis is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Elis?
Well-known people named Elis include Elis Regina (singer), Elis Bakaj (soccer player), Elis Ligtlee (cyclist).