Elyse is a distinctive choice, ranked #1743 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Elyse in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1743
US Rank #745
About the Name Elyse
Elyse has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 125 places in five years. It was most popular in 2006 at #704 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Elyse is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #745, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Elyse
Unlikely. With around 17 UK babies named Elyse per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Elyse in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Elyse has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 125 places in the last five years. Its peak was #704 in 2006. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Elyse is more popular in the US (#745) than in the UK (#1743). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Elyse include: Elyse Villani — Elyse Jayne Villani is an Australian cricketer who played for the Australia national women's team from 2009 to 2019.; Elyse Cherry — Elyse Cherry is the chief executive of BlueHub Capital, a community development financial institution.; Elyse Umemoto — Elyse Umemoto is an American dance team manager and former Miss Washington in the Miss America circuit..
Elyse ranks #745 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
17
UK babies named Elyse (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 125 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Elyse
Likely around 1 other Elyse in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Elyse
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Elyse Jayne Villani is an Australian cricketer who played for the Australia national women's team from 2009 to 2019. She has also played domestic cricket for various teams in both the Women's National Cricket League (WNCL) and the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL).
Elyse Cherry is the chief executive of BlueHub Capital, a community development financial institution. She is known for her work in community development, affordable housing, and LGBTQ activism.
Elyse Umemoto is an American dance team manager and former Miss Washington in the Miss America circuit. She is known for finishing third place at Miss America 2008, and for competing on the reality competition show Survivor, following her stint as Miss Washington.
Elyse Myers is an American social media influencer, comedian, author, and musician from Nebraska. She gained notoriety on TikTok with an account of her worst date during which she purchased 100 tacos.
Elyse Marie Levesque is a Canadian actress. She is best known for playing Chloe Armstrong in the Syfy original series Stargate Universe and Genevieve in the CW series The Originals.
Elyse Graham is an American writer and historian. She graduated from Princeton University (summa cum laude), Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Yale University.