Eloise
Meaning: Healthy and wide; famous warrior
Origin: French — from the Old Germanic Helewidis: heil (healthy, whole) + wid (wide) or from Louise (famous warrior)
Gender: Girl
Rank in United Kingdom: #110
Total births: 14,396
History: Eloise has a timeless quality treasured across the United Kingdom. It evokes the grandeur of Buckingham Palace and the pageantry of the Royal Family. Today it is chosen by parents who value both tradition and individuality.
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| Current rank (2024) | #85 |
| Babies named Eloise in 2024 | 556 |
| Total recorded in the United Kingdom | 14,396 |
| Peak year | 2004 (618 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #82 |
| Years in records | 1996–2024 (29 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 44 spots |
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 in the United Kingdom?
Eloise ranked #85 in the United Kingdom in 2024 — given to 556 babies that year.
When was Eloise most popular?
Eloise peaked in 2004 with 618 babies registered that year in the United Kingdom.
Is Eloise a boy or girl name?
Eloise is predominantly a girls' name in the United Kingdom — over 90% of Eloises in registered births are female.
Is the name Eloise rising or falling in popularity?
Eloise has risen 44 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in the United Kingdom — from #129 in 2019 to #85 in 2024.
How long has Eloise been recorded in the United Kingdom?
Eloise appears in birth records in the United Kingdom across 29 years — from 1996 through 2024.