Elsie
How to say it: EL-see · /ˈɛlsi/
Scottish diminutive of Elizabeth; from Hebrew 'Elisheba' — my God is an oath.
Elsie was the 146th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 2,236 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1890s, its births are up 2.6-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #82 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #146 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 2,236 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,432 |
| Peak decade | 1890s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.6 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #82 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,359 among girls’ names, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Well below its 1890s peak, Elsie continues to hold on in regular use. A small revival looks to be building.
What goes with it
With soft breathy tones and a sweet two part lilt, Elsie feels gentle. Hattie and Olive match its mood.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Elsie is about 1 in 60.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Norwegian, Swedish.
In France: #1,359 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #8. Ireland: #55.
Famous people named Elsie
- Elsie Janis (1889–1956)American actress
- Elsie Owusu (born 1953)Ghana-born British architect
- Elsie Ferguson (1883–1961)American actress
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