Elsie
girl name#123 in 2025Elsie entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #31 in 1896, ranks #123 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#123
rank today
#31
peak (1896)
2,236
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #59 |
| 1890s | #35 |
| 1900s | #39 |
| 1910s | #45 |
| 1920s | #64 |
| 1930s | #112 |
| 1940s | #205 |
| 1950s | #383 |
| 1960s | #633 |
| 1970s | #1001 |
| 1980s | #1191 |
| 1990s | #1212 |
| 2000s | #1010 |
| 2010s | #376 |
| 2020s | #181 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Elsie has been most popular in California, Minnesota, Texas.
Around the world
- England & Wales: #10 girl name in 2024, given to 1,727 babies.
Official national statistics (Office for National Statistics).
Living bearers
About 46,500 people named Elsie are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Elsie alive today was born around 1921, making them about 104 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Elsie in 2025?
- Elsie ranks #123 among US girl names in 2025, with 2,236 babies given the name.
- When was the name Elsie most popular?
- Elsie peaked in 1896, reaching #31 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Elsie with classmates?
- Elsie will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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