Elsie

Elsie is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 1,901 girls in the United States.

Elsie at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈɛlsi/

About the name Elsie

Elsie belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Elsie first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #31 in 1896, and in 2024 1,901 babies received the name — 187,819 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Elsie in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#31 in 1896
Peak year
1918
Babies named Elsie in 2024
1,901
Total since 1880
187,819

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Elsie mean?

The meaning of Elsie is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Elsie a boy or girl name?

Elsie is a girl name. In 2024, 1,901 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Elsie?

Elsie comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Elsie?

Elsie first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #31 in 1896, and 1,901 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Elsie?

Elsie is pronounced /ˈɛlsi/ (IPA).

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