Eliseo
Every Eliseo since 1880 — 11,996 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Eliseo
Eliseo is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #550 in 2025 with 547 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 11,996 American babies have been named Eliseo. Its peak came in 2025, when 547 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 Eliseo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Eliseo year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 547 | #550 |
| 2024 | 446 | #630 |
| 2023 | 384 | #692 |
| 2022 | 392 | #688 |
| 2021 | 286 | #833 |
| 2020 | 295 | #788 |
| 2019 | 268 | #840 |
| 2018 | 285 | #794 |
| 2017 | 255 | #857 |
| 2016 | 263 | #858 |
| 2015 | 236 | #913 |
| 2014 | 221 | #954 |
| 2013 | 193 | #1,012 |
| 2012 | 216 | #944 |
| 2011 | 204 | #968 |
| 2010 | 189 | #1,025 |
| 2009 | 189 | #1,029 |
| 2008 | 178 | #1,062 |
| 2007 | 205 | #962 |
| 2006 | 182 | #1,010 |
| 2005 | 173 | #995 |
| 2004 | 160 | #1,025 |
| 2003 | 149 | #1,046 |
| 2002 | 171 | #942 |
| 2001 | 188 | #853 |
| 2000 | 164 | #930 |
| 1995 | 154 | #880 |
| 1990 | 117 | #964 |
| 1985 | 92 | #952 |
| 1980 | 101 | #891 |
| 1975 | 88 | #884 |
| 1970 | 55 | #1,104 |
| 1965 | 48 | #1,071 |
| 1960 | 49 | #1,121 |
| 1955 | 68 | #900 |
| 1950 | 46 | #1,039 |
| 1945 | 51 | #889 |
| 1940 | 34 | #1,141 |
| 1935 | 44 | #957 |
| 1930 | 34 | #1,220 |
| 1925 | 43 | #1,054 |
| 1920 | 29 | #1,356 |
| 1915 | 7 | #3,172 |
| 1910 | 7 | #1,343 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | 5 | #951 |
Famous people named Eliseo
- Eliseo Prado Soccer player · 1929–2016
- Eliseo Salazar Racing driver · b. 1954
- Eliseo Mouriño Soccer player · 1927–1961
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Eliseo in 2025?
Eliseo ranked #550 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 547 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Eliseo?
11,996 babies have been named Eliseo in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Eliseo most popular?
Eliseo peaked in 2025, when 547 newborns received the name.
Is Eliseo a boy or girl name?
Eliseo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Eliseo rising or falling?
Eliseo is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Eliseo?
Well-known people named Eliseo include Eliseo Prado (soccer player), Eliseo Salazar (racing driver), Eliseo Mouriño (soccer player).