girls' name · peaked 2002

Elysia

Every Elysia since 1957 — 4,503 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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GirlsBoys
Rank 2025
#1,444
among girls
Babies in 2025
149
named Elysia
Peak year
2002
152 babies
All-time total
4,503
since 1957

The story of Elysia

Elysia is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,444 in 2025 with 149 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 1957, 4,503 American babies have been named Elysia. Its peak came in 2002, when 152 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Elysia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Elysia year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank Boys Boys rank
2025 149 #1,444
2024 114 #1,773
2023 101 #1,947
2022 100 #1,966
2021 91 #2,092
2020 76 #2,326
2019 85 #2,177
2018 92 #2,091
2017 96 #2,043
2016 82 #2,314
2015 100 #1,987
2014 107 #1,882
2013 96 #2,024
2012 79 #2,361
2011 83 #2,262
2010 106 #1,902 7 #9,984
2009 104 #1,993
2008 111 #1,904
2007 106 #1,942
2006 118 #1,764
2005 105 #1,850
2004 126 #1,563
2003 107 #1,760
2002 152 #1,292
2001 112 #1,633
2000 89 #1,906
1995 67 #2,035
1990 75 #1,883
1985 95 #1,366
1980 79 #1,505
1975 29 #2,631
1970 15 #3,922
1965 6 #6,008
1960 6 #5,898
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Elysia in 2025?

Elysia ranked #1,444 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 149 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Elysia?

4,503 babies have been named Elysia in the United States since 1957, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Elysia most popular?

Elysia peaked in 2002, when 152 newborns received the name.

Is Elysia a boy or girl name?

Elysia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Elysia rising or falling?

Elysia is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

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