How popular is the name Elsie in 2025?

Elsie is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Elsie most popular?

Elsie peaked in 1902, reaching #583 among US boy names.

Elsie will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Elsie entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #583 in 1902, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#583

peak (1902)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Elsie are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Elsie alive today was born around 1921, making them about 104 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Elsie in 2025?: Elsie is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Elsie most popular?: Elsie peaked in 1902, reaching #583 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Elsie with classmates?: Elsie will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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