Elza
boy nameElza entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #341 in 1880, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#341
peak (1880)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #421 |
| 1890s | #539 |
| 1900s | #757 |
| 1910s | #882 |
| 1920s | #976 |
| 1930s | #1182 |
| 1940s | #1638 |
| 1950s | #2393 |
| 1960s | #3146 |
| 1970s | #4281 |
| 1980s | #6351 |
| 1990s | #7178 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Elza are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Elza alive today was born around 1922, making them about 103 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Elza in 2025?
- Elza is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Elza most popular?
- Elza peaked in 1880, reaching #341 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Elza with classmates?
- Elza will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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