Elyssa
4 countries#4987 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Elyssa was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
7,272 births recorded 1954–2025 · currently #4987 · peaked in 2004 with 273 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Florida, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
1,478 births recorded 1983–2022 · currently #632 · peaked in 2015 with 101 births
Most common in: Paris, Rhône, Hauts-de-Seine, Bouches-du-Rhône, Seine-Saint-Denis
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
392 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2012 with 33 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
375 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1962 · peaked in 2012 with 30 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
17 births recorded 2000–2014 · peaked in 2010 with 4 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Elyssa’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1033 | — |
| 2007 | #1064 | ↓31 |
| 2008 | #1286 | ↓222 |
| 2009 | #1211 | ↑75 |
| 2010 | #1269 | ↓58 |
| 2011 | #1324 | ↓55 |
| 2012 | #1340 | ↓16 |
| 2013 | #1599 | ↓259 |
| 2014 | #1534 | ↑65 |
| 2015 | #1919 | ↓385 |
| 2016 | #1815 | ↑104 |
| 2017 | #2018 | ↓203 |
| 2018 | #2905 | ↓887 |
| 2019 | #2538 | ↑367 |
| 2020 | #2216 | ↑322 |
| 2021 | #2784 | ↓568 |
| 2022 | #2956 | ↓172 |
| 2023 | #3763 | ↓807 |
| 2024 | #3225 | ↑538 |
| 2025 | #4987 | ↓1762 |
Frequently asked questions about Elyssa
Is Elyssa a popular name?
Yes — Elyssa currently ranks #4987 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Elyssa more common for boys or girls?
Elyssa is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Elyssa most popular?
Elyssa peaked in 2004 in United States, with 273 recorded births that year.
Is Elyssa rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Elyssa’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #5148 in 1954 to #4987 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Elyssa?
At least 9,142 babies have been recorded with the name Elyssa across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Elyssa popular in more than one country?
Yes — Elyssa appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Elyssa?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Elyssa include Embry.
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