NAME PROFILE
Elsie
Elsie is a diminutive of Elizabeth, originating from Hebrew, meaning 'pledged to God.' It carries a sweet and gentle vibe, often evoking images of warmth, kindness, and a nurturing spirit.
Key Stats
| Total births | 190,958 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1918 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | Yes |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 20%CA — 20%TX — 20%PA — 20%OH — 19%
Notable People
Elsie Fisher (Actress, *Eighth Grade*) · Elsie de Wolfe (Interior designer, author) · Elsie Wright (Co-creator of the Cottingley Fairies photographs) · Elsie Mackay (Aviator and actress) · Elsie Simmons (Advocate for women's rights)
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