How old is someone named Elisha?
The average Elisha is 30 years old.
Half of all living Elishas are between 16 and 43.
When was Elisha popular?
Elisha is a comeback name. It was common in the early 1900s, nearly disappeared by mid-century, and has returned, peaking again in 1980.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 216 | 0 |
| 1910s | 554 | 0 |
| 1920s | 780 | 0 |
| 1930s | 538 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 503 | 220 |
| 1950s | 483 | 330 |
| 1960s | 862 | 740 |
| 1970s | 3,343 | 3,100 |
| 1980s | 5,835 | 5,600 |
| 1990s | 4,420 | 4,300 |
| 2000s | 5,169 | 5,100 |
| 2010s | 4,526 | 4,500 |
| 2020s | 2,213 | 2,200 |
How many Elishas are still alive?
About 26,000 Elishas are alive in the US today. That's 87% of the roughly 30,000 babies named Elisha since 1880.
Most Elishas ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Elisha?
About one in three living Elishas are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
Is Elisha an old name?
Somewhat. Elisha is older than 52 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 Elisha will be 43 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Elisha a boy or girl name?
Both. 53% of living Elishas are women and 47% are men.
The women average 36 and the men 24.
Names the same age as Elisha
NAME TWIN
Elisha's name twin is Benjamin. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Benjamin's age curve is the closest match to Elisha's: 93% alike.
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Questions about the name Elisha
How old is the average Elisha?
The average Elisha in the US is 30 years old. The median is 29, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Elisha?
About 26,000 Elishas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 30,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Elisha most popular?
In 1980, when about 740 baby girls were named Elisha.
Is Elisha a Millennial name?
Partly. Millennials are the largest group, about 30% of living Elishas, but the name spans several generations.
Is Elisha a boy or girl name?
Both. 53% of living Elishas are women and 47% are men. The women average 36 and the men 24.
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