Alise
A feminine French name derived from the Germanic name Adelais, meaning "noble".
Name Census estimates that about 3,202 living Americans carry the first name Alise. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Alise today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Alise births was 1987 (92 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Alise. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
3.2K
~ 1 in 107,044 Americans
Peak year
1987
92 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,607
Tracked since 1908
Popularity
Alise: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Alise from the 1900s through to the 2020s, spanning 13 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 740 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Alise by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Alise during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Alises live
The SSA's state-level files cover 19 states and territories. California, Texas, New York recorded the most babies named Alise, while Washington, South Carolina, Minnesota recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 46 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Alise
The name Alise is derived from the French variation of the Germanic name Adeliza, which itself originated from the Old German words "adal" meaning "noble" and "lind" meaning "serpent" or "snake". It is believed that the name first emerged during the Middle Ages in regions now encompassed by modern-day France and Germany.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Alise can be found in the 12th century chronicle of Henry of Huntingdon, where it is mentioned as the name of a Norman noblewoman, Alise of Thouars, who lived from around 1092 to 1153. She was the wife of Geoffroy V, Count of Anjou, and played a significant role in the dynastic struggles of the time.
Another notable figure bearing the name Alise was Alise of Champagne, a 13th-century French noblewoman who lived from around 1192 to 1242. She was the daughter of Count Henry II of Champagne and was renowned for her beauty and intelligence.
In the realm of literature, the name Alise appears in the 14th-century French chivalric romance "Perceforest". The character, Alise, is portrayed as a brave and virtuous princess who undergoes a series of adventures and trials.
Moving forward in time, Alise de Lannoy (1480-1521) was a Flemish noblewoman and courtier to Archduchess Margaret of Austria. She is noted for her involvement in the political intrigues of the era and her influential role at the court.
Lastly, Alise Andree Rautenstrauch (1894-1980) was a prominent American mathematician and educator. She made significant contributions to the field of algebraic geometry and held esteemed positions at various prestigious universities throughout her career.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who bore the name Alise throughout history, showcasing its enduring presence across different cultures and time periods.
People
Alise + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Alise as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Alise: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Alise?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 3,202 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Alise going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 107,044 US residents.
Is Alise a common name?
We classify Alise as "Rare". It ranks above 95.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 3,583 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Alise most popular?
The single biggest year for Alise was 1987, when 92 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Alise is about 30 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Alise a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Alise in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.