Elisha
5 countries#788 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Elisha was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
30,034 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #788 · peaked in 1980 with 736 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Florida, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
5,195 births recorded 1986–2021 · peaked in 2000 with 371 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
4,916 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1569 · peaked in 2000 with 354 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
393 births recorded 1997–2022 · currently #1389 · peaked in 2022 with 37 births
Most common in: Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis, Martinique, Nord, Val-d'Oise
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
184 births recorded 1986–2021 · peaked in 2007 with 14 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
95 births recorded 1997–2015 · peaked in 2004 with 11 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Elisha’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #627 | — |
| 2007 | #656 | ↓29 |
| 2008 | #630 | ↑26 |
| 2009 | #703 | ↓73 |
| 2010 | #659 | ↑44 |
| 2011 | #730 | ↓71 |
| 2012 | #733 | ↓3 |
| 2013 | #688 | ↑45 |
| 2014 | #732 | ↓44 |
| 2015 | #776 | ↓44 |
| 2016 | #782 | ↓6 |
| 2017 | #798 | ↓16 |
| 2018 | #827 | ↓29 |
| 2019 | #748 | ↑79 |
| 2020 | #841 | ↓93 |
| 2021 | #869 | ↓28 |
| 2022 | #820 | ↑49 |
| 2023 | #853 | ↓33 |
| 2024 | #846 | ↑7 |
| 2025 | #788 | ↑58 |
Frequently asked questions about Elisha
Is Elisha a popular name?
Yes — Elisha currently ranks #788 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Elisha more common for boys or girls?
Elisha is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Elisha most popular?
Elisha peaked in 1980 in United States, with 736 recorded births that year.
Is Elisha rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Elisha’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #291 in 1880 to #788 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Elisha?
At least 35,622 babies have been recorded with the name Elisha across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Elisha popular in more than one country?
Yes — Elisha appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Elisha?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Elisha include Remi, Darius, Barron, Fisher.
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