Yelisey
A masculine Russian name derived from the Greek Elisaios, meaning "God is my salvation."
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Yelisey. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Yelisey today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yelisey births was 2009 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yelisey. 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 Yelisey. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2009
5 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2009 SSA rank
#14,447
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Yelisey: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Yelisey 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 Yelisey during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Yelisey
The name Yelisey has its origins in the Greek language and culture. It is a variant of the name Elisha, which is derived from the Hebrew name Eliyahu, meaning "my God is Yahweh" or "God is my Lord." The name Yelisey can be traced back to the Byzantine Empire, where it was used as a Christian name.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Yelisey can be found in the Old Russian chronicles, where it was used by Kievan Rus' nobles and clergy in the 11th and 12th centuries. The name was particularly popular among the Orthodox Christian population of medieval Russia.
In the 16th century, a notable bearer of the name Yelisey was Yelisey Bykhovets, a Russian icon painter and one of the founders of the Stroganov School of icon painting. He lived from around 1535 to 1605 and is known for his innovative and expressive style of icon painting.
Another prominent figure named Yelisey was Yelisey Gavrilov (1785-1847), a Russian composer and choral conductor. He was a pioneer in the development of Russian church music and is credited with introducing several innovations in choral singing and composition.
In the 19th century, Yelisey Kuznetsov (1809-1879) was a Russian industrialist and philanthropist. He founded the Kuznetsov Metallurgical Plant, which played a significant role in the industrialization of Russia, and donated funds for the construction of schools and hospitals.
Yelisey Mstislavsky (1624-1678) was a Russian statesman and military commander who served during the reign of Tsar Alexis of Russia. He played a crucial role in suppressing several uprisings and was instrumental in the conquest of Ukraine and Belarus.
Yelisey Platonov (1808-1839) was a Russian writer and journalist known for his satirical works and social criticism. His collection of short stories, "The Village Sketches," provided a vivid portrayal of rural life in Russia and highlighted the struggles of the peasantry.
The name Yelisey has a rich historical legacy, with its roots in the Byzantine Empire and Orthodox Christian traditions. While its popularity has waned in modern times, it remains a part of the cultural heritage of Russia and other Slavic countries.
People
Yelisey + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yelisey as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Y
Other first names starting with Y with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Yelisey: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yelisey?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yelisey 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Yelisey a common name?
We classify Yelisey as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yelisey most popular?
The single biggest year for Yelisey was 2009, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yelisey is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Yelisey in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yelisey a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yelisey in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Yelisey still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yelisey in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Yelisey can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Yelisey?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.