Elyssa
Every Elyssa since 1954 — 7,272 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Elyssa
Elyssa is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,014 in 2025 with 26 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1954, 7,272 American babies have been named Elyssa. Its peak came in 2004, when 273 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 Elyssa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Elyssa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | #5,014 |
| 2024 | 49 | #3,244 |
| 2023 | 40 | #3,791 |
| 2022 | 56 | #2,971 |
| 2021 | 61 | #2,794 |
| 2020 | 81 | #2,223 |
| 2019 | 69 | #2,543 |
| 2018 | 57 | #2,918 |
| 2017 | 97 | #2,024 |
| 2016 | 114 | #1,820 |
| 2015 | 105 | #1,923 |
| 2014 | 142 | #1,538 |
| 2013 | 134 | #1,606 |
| 2012 | 175 | #1,343 |
| 2011 | 176 | #1,326 |
| 2010 | 188 | #1,270 |
| 2009 | 206 | #1,212 |
| 2008 | 193 | #1,289 |
| 2007 | 246 | #1,065 |
| 2006 | 248 | #1,034 |
| 2005 | 246 | #992 |
| 2004 | 273 | #891 |
| 2003 | 257 | #921 |
| 2002 | 253 | #889 |
| 2001 | 244 | #921 |
| 2000 | 252 | #876 |
| 1995 | 186 | #1,005 |
| 1990 | 188 | #982 |
| 1985 | 79 | #1,539 |
| 1980 | 44 | #2,256 |
| 1975 | 17 | #3,816 |
| 1970 | 16 | #3,762 |
| 1965 | 7 | #5,449 |
| 1960 | 9 | #4,552 |
| 1955 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Elyssa in 2025?
Elyssa ranked #5,014 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 26 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Elyssa?
7,272 babies have been named Elyssa in the United States since 1954, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Elyssa most popular?
Elyssa peaked in 2004, when 273 newborns received the name.
Is Elyssa a boy or girl name?
Elyssa is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Elyssa rising or falling?
Elyssa is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.