Elsie
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: God's Promise; Noble; God Is My Oath
Background: The name Elsie originates from the English diminutive of Elizabeth, which is derived from the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning 'God is my oath.' Alternatively, Elsie can also be associated with the German name Albrecht, meaning 'noble.' The Latin form Elizabeth links it back to the same roots, consolidating its meaning around a divine promise.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#208
Total births
188,705
Most popular decade
1910s
(118,413 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+179 ranks)
Years in Top 100
54
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.5% male
99.5% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #809
- Peak year
- 1927
- Peak year births
- 36
- Peak rank
- #1,198
- Most recent year
- 1959
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #3,989
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 301
- First year rank
- #78
- Peak year
- 1918
- Peak year births
- 5,194
- Peak rank
- #49
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 1,901
- Recent rank
- #155
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).