An estimated 19,687 living Americans are named Elyse.
How rare is Elyse?
Elyse is uncommon among babies today, with 286 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 64.4% from its 1987 peak.
How old is the typical Elyse?
The median age of a living American named Elyse is approximately 25 years, with most bearers falling between 13 and 39 years old.
Is Elyse still popular?
Yes. Elyse is holding steady, with 286 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Elyse most common?
Elyse has its strongest geographic signal in New York, where it appears 5.2× more often than the national baseline.
1913Peak 19872025
Peak year
1987
Decline from peak
64.4%
2025
286
All-time
21,245
Diaspora map
Elyse spread fast — broke out in Arizona, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, and Vermont (1986) and ran high in 16 states within a decade.
Broke out: Arizona, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, and Vermont, 1986 · over-represented in 16 states over 2 years
