Elsa
girl name#1104 in 2025Elsa entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #215 in 1895, ranks #1104 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1104
rank today
#215
peak (1895)
216
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #285 |
| 1890s | #251 |
| 1900s | #361 |
| 1910s | #447 |
| 1920s | #594 |
| 1930s | #586 |
| 1940s | #681 |
| 1950s | #588 |
| 1960s | #591 |
| 1970s | #636 |
| 1980s | #813 |
| 1990s | #901 |
| 2000s | #788 |
| 2010s | #602 |
| 2020s | #988 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Elsa has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 22,500 people named Elsa are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Elsa alive today was born around 1975, making them about 50 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Elsa in 2025?
- Elsa ranks #1104 among US girl names in 2025, with 216 babies given the name.
- When was the name Elsa most popular?
- Elsa peaked in 1895, reaching #215 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Elsa with classmates?
- Elsa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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