Eliseo is a name of Italian origin, derived from the Latin word "Eliacin", which means "God is my light". It is also associated with the Hebrew name Eliyahu, meaning "Yahweh is my God". The name Eliseo has been popular in Italy for centuries and has since spread to other parts of Europe, as well as South America. It gained prominence during the Renaissance period, when many Italian artists and scholars adopted it as their own. Throughout history, several notable figures have borne this name, including Eliseo Reyes Roldán, a famous Spanish painter, and Eliseo Verbano, an Italian cardinal. Today, Eliseo remains a beloved name in many cultures around the world.
The name Eliseo had a slow start with only five births recorded in 1880 and seven in 1887. However, it gained traction over time, with consistent increases in the number of births from 1909 onwards. The most notable jumps occurred between 1925 and 1930, when birth numbers doubled from 43 to 88, and again between 1976 and 1979, rising from 69 to 101 births. Post-2000 saw a significant surge in popularity, with Eliseo reaching its peak in 2022 at 392 births. Overall, the name has seen steady growth over time, culminating in a total of approximately 11,000 births since record-keeping began.