How old is someone named Elisa?
The average Elisa is 36 years old.
Half of all living Elisas are between 16 and 53.
When was Elisa popular?
Most of the Elisas in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2012 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 219 | 0 |
| 1910s | 560 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,145 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 1,066 | 220 |
| 1940s | 1,044 | 600 |
| 1950s | 2,720 | 2,200 |
| 1960s | 6,211 | 5,500 |
| 1970s | 6,046 | 5,700 |
| 1980s | 6,797 | 6,600 |
| 1990s | 5,576 | 5,500 |
| 2000s | 5,373 | 5,300 |
| 2010s | 6,584 | 6,500 |
| 2020s | 4,242 | 4,200 |
How many Elisas are still alive?
About 42,000 Elisas are alive in the US today. That's 88% of the roughly 48,000 babies named Elisa since 1880.
Most Elisas ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Elisa?
About one in four living Elisas are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
Is Elisa an old name?
Somewhat. Elisa is older than 60 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Elisa will be 41 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Elisa a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.7% of living Elisas are women.
Names the same age as Elisa
NAME TWIN
Elisa's name twin is Lea. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Lea's age curve is the closest match to Elisa's: 92% alike.
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Questions about the name Elisa
How old is the average Elisa?
The average Elisa in the US is 36 years old. The median is 36, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Elisa?
About 42,000 Elisas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 48,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Elisa most popular?
In 2012, when about 850 baby girls were named Elisa.
Is Elisa a Millennial name?
Partly. Millennials are the largest group, about 23% of living Elisas, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this