Eloise

Eloise: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameFrench origin#49 in 2025

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɛləʊˈiːz/ · /ˈɛlə.wiːz/

Meaning and origin of Eloise

  • Alternative form of Heloise, A female given name from French.

Etymology

From French Éloïse, from the Medieval Latin and French forms that gave rise to its doublet Heloise.

How popular is Eloise?

#49girls, 2025
4,256U.S. babies in 2025
#49peak rank (2025)
72,815babies since 1880

Since 1880, 72,699 girls and 116 boys in the U.S. have been named Eloise (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #49 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #2529 in 1931. In 2025 it ranked #49 for girls, with 4,256 babies given the name.

188019201960200020254,256 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Eloise FAQ

What does the name Eloise mean?

Alternative form of Heloise, A female given name from French. From French Éloïse, from the Medieval Latin and French forms that gave rise to its doublet Heloise.

What is the origin of the name Eloise?

Eloise is listed as a name of French origin.

How popular is the name Eloise?

Since 1880, 72,699 girls and 116 boys in the U.S. have been named Eloise (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #49 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #2529 in 1931. In 2025 it ranked #49 for girls, with 4,256 babies given the name.

Is Eloise a boy or girl name?

Eloise is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 72,699 girls and 116 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.