Eloise
Eloise is a girls' name of French origin meaning “healthy, wide.” It ranked #49 in the United States in 2025. Eloise derives from the Old German 'Helewidis' meaning 'healthy' and 'wide.'
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how do you pronounce Eloise?
EL-oh-eez
where does the name Eloise come from?
From the Old French Héloïse, of uncertain origin — most often connected to the Germanic Helewidis, meaning healthy and wide, though a link to the same root as Louise is also proposed. Neither derivation is settled.
The beloved 'Eloise at the Plaza' children's books by Kay Thompson cemented it as playful yet sophisticated. It has surged as a vintage revival favorite.
how popular is this name?
Eloise has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 104 years since 1880, and fell outside it for 42. It peaked at #49 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #49 |
| 2024 | #64 |
| 2023 | #81 |
| 2022 | #86 |
| 2021 | #109 |
| 2020 | #137 |
| 2019 | #149 |
| 2018 | #167 |
| 2017 | #190 |
| 2016 | #208 |
| 2010 | #527 |
| 1960 | #747 |
| 1950 | #341 |
| 1940 | #277 |
| 1930 | #189 |
| 1920 | #178 |
| 1910 | #234 |
| 1900 | #327 |
| 1890 | #369 |
| 1880 | #518 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Eloise fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Eloise
Héloïse d'Argenteuil is the name's defining bearer: her twelfth-century correspondence with Peter Abelard, written after their affair ended in his castration and their separation into religious life, is among the most remarkable exchanges of letters to survive from the Middle Ages. Kay Thompson's Eloise books from 1955 gave the name a very different modern face.
who are famous people named Eloise?
- Eloise (Kay Thompson children's book character)
- Heloise (medieval scholar and lover of Abelard)
- Eloise Mumford (American actress)
what are the nicknames and variants of Eloise?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Eloise?
what names go well with Eloise?
Sibling names that share Eloise's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Eloise
What does the name Eloise mean?
Eloise means “healthy, wide”.
What is the origin of the name Eloise?
Eloise comes from the French naming tradition. Related forms include Heloise, Elouise and Eloisa.
How popular is the name Eloise?
Eloise ranked #49 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2025, at #49, and it has spent 104 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Eloise a boy or girl name?
Eloise is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Eloise?
Eloise is pronounced EL-oh-eez, with 3 syllables.
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