Evelisse
Life-giver of French origin with potential roots in Eve and Elisabeth.
Name Census estimates that about 78 living Americans carry the first name Evelisse. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Evelisse today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Evelisse births was 1986 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Evelisse. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Evelisse. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
78
~ 1 in 4,394,286 Americans
Peak year
1986
9 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,538
Tracked since 1973
Popularity
Evelisse: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Evelisse from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 23 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Evelisse remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Evelisse 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 Evelisse during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Evelisses live
Origin
Meaning and history of Evelisse
The name Evelisse finds its roots in the French language and culture, originating as a variation of the name Evelina. The name Evelina itself is derived from the Latin name Avelina, which means "hazelnut" or "from Avella," a town in ancient Campania, Italy.
In the Middle Ages, the name Evelina gained popularity across Europe, particularly in France, where it evolved into various spellings such as Evelisse, Evelise, and Evelyne. These variations were often used interchangeably, reflecting the fluidity of name spellings during that era.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Evelisse can be found in the 12th century French epic poem "Roman de Renart," where a character named Evelisse appears. This literary reference suggests that the name was in use among the French nobility and upper classes during the medieval period.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Evelisse. One such figure is Evelisse de Brissarthe, a 13th-century French noblewoman who was a member of the renowned House of Brissarthe. Another notable Evelisse was Evelisse de Montfort, a 14th-century French aristocrat and lady-in-waiting to Queen Jeanne d'Evreux.
In the realm of literature, Evelisse de Montbel was a 15th-century French poet and author, known for her works celebrating courtly love and chivalry. Her poetry collection, "Les Fleurs de l'Amour," was highly regarded in her time.
Moving forward in time, Evelisse de Valois was a 16th-century French noblewoman and a member of the House of Valois, one of the most prestigious royal houses in Europe. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of Renaissance artists and writers.
While the name Evelisse has maintained a presence throughout history, its usage has been relatively limited compared to other variations such as Evelina or Evelyne. Nevertheless, it remains a unique and intriguing name with a rich cultural heritage rooted in the French language and medieval traditions.
People
Evelisse + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Evelisse as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Evelisse: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Evelisse?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 78 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Evelisse 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 4,394,286 US residents.
Is Evelisse a common name?
We classify Evelisse as "Very Rare". It ranks above 60.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 80 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Evelisse most popular?
The single biggest year for Evelisse was 1986, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Evelisse is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Evelisse a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Evelisse 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.