#1552024 rank
1918peak year
187,819babies named Elsie since 1880
▲ +48%5-year trend
Elsie popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Elsie mean?
A Scottish diminutive of Elizabeth, via Elspeth, from Hebrew Elisheba 'my God is an oath'. Independent since the 19th century and a leading grandma-style revival name of the 2010s.
OriginScottish
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Stylevintage, classic
Names like Elsie
Same era, same vibe — if you like Elsie, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Elsies
- Elsie de Wolfe, interior designer
Spellings & variants
ElsbethElsaElspeth
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