Elysa
Every Elysa since 1950 — 1,523 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Elysa
Elysa is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,011 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1950, 1,523 American babies have been named Elysa. Its peak came in 2004, when 50 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Elysa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Elysa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #8,011 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,525 |
| 2023 | 12 | #8,630 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8,174 |
| 2021 | 15 | #7,370 |
| 2020 | 13 | #8,103 |
| 2019 | 11 | #9,310 |
| 2018 | 21 | #5,844 |
| 2017 | 14 | #7,971 |
| 2016 | 27 | #5,039 |
| 2015 | 19 | #6,531 |
| 2014 | 28 | #4,935 |
| 2013 | 17 | #7,149 |
| 2012 | 31 | #4,636 |
| 2011 | 22 | #6,000 |
| 2010 | 25 | #5,476 |
| 2009 | 32 | #4,602 |
| 2008 | 40 | #3,955 |
| 2007 | 35 | #4,325 |
| 2006 | 36 | #4,092 |
| 2005 | 38 | #3,825 |
| 2004 | 50 | #3,087 |
| 2003 | 37 | #3,755 |
| 2002 | 29 | #4,310 |
| 2001 | 47 | #3,020 |
| 2000 | 32 | #3,909 |
| 1995 | 32 | #3,441 |
| 1990 | 29 | #3,646 |
| 1985 | 17 | #4,511 |
| 1980 | 13 | #5,319 |
| 1975 | 6 | #8,290 |
| 1970 | 12 | #4,574 |
| 1965 | 12 | #3,802 |
| 1960 | 12 | #3,762 |
| 1955 | 13 | #3,264 |
| 1950 | 6 | #4,905 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Elysa in 2025?
Elysa ranked #8,011 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 Elysa?
1,523 babies have been named Elysa in the United States since 1950, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Elysa most popular?
Elysa peaked in 2004, when 50 newborns received the name.
Is Elysa a boy or girl name?
Elysa is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Elysa rising or falling?
Elysa is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.