Elize
Every Elize since 1916 — 455 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Elize
Elize is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,003 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1916, 455 American babies have been named Elize. Its peak came in 2016, when 41 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Elize stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Elize 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 | 13 | #8,003 | — | — |
| 2024 | 17 | #6,716 | — | — |
| 2023 | 19 | #6,241 | — | — |
| 2022 | 12 | #8,680 | — | — |
| 2021 | 26 | #5,000 | — | — |
| 2020 | 18 | #6,411 | — | — |
| 2019 | 20 | #6,040 | — | — |
| 2018 | 18 | #6,600 | — | — |
| 2017 | 23 | #5,558 | — | — |
| 2016 | 41 | #3,728 | — | — |
| 2015 | 24 | #5,523 | — | — |
| 2014 | 15 | #7,779 | — | — |
| 2013 | 15 | #7,872 | — | — |
| 2012 | 14 | #8,329 | — | — |
| 2011 | 16 | #7,536 | — | — |
| 2010 | 9 | #11,545 | — | — |
| 2009 | 10 | #10,913 | — | — |
| 2008 | 9 | #11,882 | 5 | #13,115 |
| 2007 | 11 | #10,341 | — | — |
| 2006 | 8 | #12,744 | — | — |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,160 | — | — |
| 2004 | 12 | #8,865 | — | — |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,237 | — | — |
| 2002 | 5 | #16,211 | — | — |
| 2001 | 6 | #14,060 | — | — |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,179 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | 8 | #9,524 | — | — |
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Famous people named Elize
- Elize Ryd Singer · b. 1984
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Elize in 2025?
Elize ranked #8,003 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Elize?
455 babies have been named Elize in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Elize most popular?
Elize peaked in 2016, when 41 newborns received the name.
Is Elize a boy or girl name?
Elize is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Elize rising or falling?
Elize has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Elize?
Well-known people named Elize include Elize Ryd (singer).