Elsie
Elsie: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɛlsi/
Meaning and origin of Elsie
- A female given name from Hebrew.
- A diminutive of the male given name Alexander.
Etymology
From a Scottish diminutive of Alison/Alice and Elspeth/Elizabeth.
How popular is Elsie?
Since 1880, 190,072 girls and 886 boys in the U.S. have been named Elsie (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #31 in 1896. Its highest rank for boys was #598 in 1902. In 2025 it ranked #123 for girls, with 2,236 babies given the name.
Names similar to Elsie
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Sibling name ideas for Elsie
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Elsie FAQ
What does the name Elsie mean?
A female given name from Hebrew. A diminutive of the male given name Alexander. From a Scottish diminutive of Alison/Alice and Elspeth/Elizabeth.
What is the origin of the name Elsie?
Elsie is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Elsie?
Since 1880, 190,072 girls and 886 boys in the U.S. have been named Elsie (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #31 in 1896. Its highest rank for boys was #598 in 1902. In 2025 it ranked #123 for girls, with 2,236 babies given the name.
Is Elsie a boy or girl name?
Elsie is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 190,072 girls and 886 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.