Eloise
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Healthy and wide; famous warrior
Origin: French — from the Old Germanic Helewidis: heil (healthy, whole) + wid (wide) or from Louise (famous warrior)
Popularity: Ranked #49 in 2025 with 4,251 babies born.
History: Eloise has two great claims to fame. The medieval scholar Héloïse d'Argenteuil was one of the most brilliant intellectuals of the 12th century, whose tragic love affair with philosopher Peter Abelard produced one of history's great literary correspondences. Then Kay Thompson's children's book character Eloise (1955) — the irrepressible six-year-old who lives at the Plaza Hotel — gave the name irresistible charm and mischief. The name re-entered the U.S. top 100 in the 2010s and continues climbing, beloved for its French elegance and playful literary spirit.
Famous people named Eloise: Eloise at the Plaza (children's book), Eloise Bridgerton (Bridgerton)
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Eloise? About 1 in 782 babies born in 2025 were named Eloise, or roughly 11.7 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Eloise
What does the name Eloise mean?
Eloise means “Healthy and wide; famous warrior” from French — from the Old Germanic Helewidis: heil (healthy, whole) + wid (wide) or from Louise (famous warrior) roots.
What is the origin of the name Eloise?
Eloise has French — from the Old Germanic Helewidis: heil (healthy, whole) + wid (wide) or from Louise (famous warrior) origin. The traditional meaning is “Healthy and wide; famous warrior”.
How popular is Eloise?
Eloise ranked #49 in 2025 — given to 4,251 babies that year.
When was Eloise most popular?
Eloise peaked in 2025 with 4,251 babies registered that year.
Is Eloise a boy or girl name?
Eloise is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Eloises in registered births are female.
Is the name Eloise rising or falling in popularity?
Eloise has risen 88 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #137 in 2020 to #49 in 2025.
How long has Eloise been recorded?
Eloise appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.