unisex name
Elysee
ay-lee-ZAY (French)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 315
Elysee is a unisex name with 3 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 22% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2009 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1902, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1900.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Elysee Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 50 |
| 1910s | 40 |
| 1920s | 40 |
| 1930s | 45 |
| 1940s | 15 |
| 1950s | 15 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 50 |
| 2010s | 15 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 20 |
How Popular Is Elysee?
In 2009, Elysee was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Elysee Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Elysée | Elysée is a rare spelling of Elysee, written with an acute accent and recorded about 35 times, mostly in France. | 35 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Elysee
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Elysee Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Elysee over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Elysee
- French ay-lee-ZAY
Sibling Names for Elysee
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Elysee — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Elysee
Is Elysee a girl's or a boy's name?
Elysee is used for both girls and boys. About 22% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Elysee?
Elysee has 3 syllables.
When was Elysee most popular?
Elysee peaked in 1902, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.