Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Elisha
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
2008
Peak births
392
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Gen Z
Quick answers about Elisha
How many people are named Elisha?
An estimated 12,263 living Americans are named Elisha.
How rare is Elisha?
Elisha is uncommon among babies today, with 322 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 17.9% from its 2008 peak.
How old is the typical Elisha?
The median age of a living American named Elisha is approximately 20 years, with most bearers falling between 11 and 30 years old.
Is Elisha still popular?
Yes. Elisha is holding steady, with 322 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Elisha most common?
Elisha has its strongest geographic signal in Georgia, where it appears 4.7× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 20082025
Peak year
2008
Decline from peak
17.9%
2025
322
All-time
15,668