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Why parents love Elyse- Family Ties' Elyse Keaton was 80s TV's most beloved mom.
- The Champs-Élysées connects to the Elysian Fields.
- Two syllables with the most elegant French sound: eh-LEESE.
- The meaning God's oath carries Elizabeth's heritage.
- The Y-spelling creates visual distinction.
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The vibe of Elyse
God's oathFrenchEliseChamps-ÉlyséesElysian FieldsFamily TiesKeatonParis
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Origin & history of Elyse
Hebrew Elisheba (God's oath)
→ French Élise
→ Y-variant Elyse
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Hebrew / French roots
Elyse is a French variant of Elise/Elizabeth meaning God's oath. Family Ties' Elyse Keaton was 1980s TV's most beloved mom. The Champs-Élysées evokes the Elysian Fields of Greek mythology.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: French variant; Family Ties (1982).
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Today
Elyse remains a beloved choice, ranking #740 in the US. 20,978 babies have been named Elyse since 1913.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Elyse?
1987
peak year
Elyse reached its widest reach during the 1980s. In 1987, 803 babies received the name (ranked #305). In the present decade it sits around #740, with about 386 babies given the name annually. Elyse's usage has held roughly steady recently. The all-time total comes to roughly 20,978 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
803
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #305)
(ranked #305)
386
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
3,860
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
20,978
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Elyse3
Life path number
The Creator
Creativity, joy and self-expression.
Elyse's Life Path 7 is the seeker's number — Elysian seeking. People named Elyse tend to be elegant, Parisian, and gifted at being the most beautiful avenue in any room.
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Most beautiful avenue✦
Elysian elegance◈
Keaton-level warmth◎
Parisian heritage♡
God's-oath depthE5
L3
Y7
S1
E5
Sum: 21 → Life path 3
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Personality of Elyse✨
Bright & creative
Imaginative, expressive, endlessly inventive.
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Magnetic warmth
Their laugh is contagious. People love being near them.
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Eternal optimist
Even in dark moments they find the light.
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Storyteller
They can describe anything and make it fascinating.
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