Else
girl nameElse entered the US charts in 1884, peaked at #908 in 1892, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1884–2025
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rank today
#908
peak (1892)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1093 |
| 1890s | #1158 |
| 1900s | #1709 |
| 1910s | #3012 |
| 1920s | #3600 |
| 1930s | #2764 |
| 1940s | #4007 |
| 1950s | #5573 |
| 1960s | #6412 |
| 1970s | #8715 |
| 1990s | #11062 |
| 2000s | #12985 |
| 2010s | #12961 |
| 2020s | #15088 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Else are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Else alive today was born around 1931, making them about 94 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Else in 2025?
- Else is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Else most popular?
- Else peaked in 1892, reaching #908 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Else with classmates?
- Else will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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