Total births
7,272
Girls' name · since 1954
Elyssa
Since 1954, U.S. Social Security records show 7,272 babies named Elyssa, peaking in 2004. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3245
- among girls today
- 7,272
- born since 1954
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 82%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Elyssa is the #3245 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 7,272 recorded since 1954.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Elyssa has been recorded 7,272 times among girls since 1954, currently ranked #3245 nationally and more common than 82% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1954 to 2025.
- #3245 among girls today
- 7,272 born since 1954
- 2000s peak decade
- 82% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Elyssa is currently the #3245 girls' name in America, more common than 82% of girls - 7,272 born since 1954, peaking in the 2000s.
- #3245
- among girls today
- 7,272
- born since 1954
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 82%
- more common than other girls
Elyssa vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3245
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 82% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Elyssa was born in this single decade.
2004
Single peak year
273 babies were named Elyssa in 2004 - its busiest year on record.
How Elyssa compares
7,272 Top 11% higher than 89% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Elyssa's all-time total is 19x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Elyssa | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 7,272 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 273 | 48 | 19,840 |
Elyssa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Elyssa's SSA record in two at 1992 and the more recent half accounts for 78% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 22%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1954, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2004 peak of 273, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Elyssa at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2004
Current rank
#3,245
Active since
1954
Elyssa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1954–2025
- Peak year (2004)
- 273
- Annual births at peak, across 72 years of records
Elyssa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Elyssa's strongest decade.
2,418 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Elyssa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 13
1950s
13 births
- 1960s 116
1960s
116 births
- 1970s 266
1970s
266 births
- 1980s 796
1980s
796 births
- 1990s
1990s
2,093 births
- 2000s
2000s
2,418 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,257 births
- 2020s 313
2020s
313 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 2,418 births (33% of all-time use).
How Elyssa compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Elyssa's total volume
Elyssa vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Elyssa by state
Where Elyssa concentrates geographically, total births since 1954
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 1,079 | 14.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 871 | 12.0% |
| #3 | New York | | 635 | 8.7% |
| #4 | Florida | | 382 | 5.3% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 230 | 3.2% |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | | 203 | 2.8% |
| #7 | New Jersey | | 202 | 2.8% |
| #8 | Ohio | | 178 | 2.4% |
California share of Elyssa's total US births 14.8%
Even split
1,079 of 7,272 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 34 reporting states.
Elyssa appears in 34 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Elyssa? ▼
7,272 babies have been named Elyssa since 1954. It currently ranks #3245 among girls. The peak year was 2004 with 273 births.
When was Elyssa most popular? ▼
Elyssa was most popular in the 2000s decade with 2,418 total births. The single peak year was 2004.
Where is Elyssa most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Elyssa are California (1,079 births), Texas (871 births), New York (635 births).
How long has the name Elyssa been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Elyssa since 1954 -- 72 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Elyssa? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Elyse, Elysia, Elyana, Elysa, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Elyssa's data
- Elyssa's decade-level peak was the 2000s (2,418 total births); usage has since declined to 313 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Elyssas (1,079 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Elyssa
Nearby Names Like Elyssa
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Elyssa
Elyse Girl
#750 21,245 births
Elysia Girl
#1772 4,496 births
Elyana Girl
#1413 2,252 births
Elysa Girl
#10405 1,523 births
Elyza Girl
#2650 1,349 births
Compare Elyssa side by side: Elyssa vs Elyse Elyssa vs Elysia Elyssa vs Elyana
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Elyssa
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1954–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Elyssa: #3245 Girls' Name - 7,272 Births, Peak 2004." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/elyssa. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Elyssa draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.