Girl
Elsa
noble
About Elsa
Elsa shimmers with crystalline clarity and Nordic beauty. Recent cultural associations have brought renewed attention to this lovely name, though its appeal extends far beyond any single reference. The name possesses a pristine quality—clean, crisp, and refreshingly straightforward. Elsa's brevity belies its impact; these four letters create a complete and satisfying sound. The name feels both delicate and strong, gentle yet resilient. It works beautifully in multiple languages and cultures, maintaining its essential character across borders. Elsa suggests someone who is genuine, kind-hearted, and possesses quiet confidence. The name doesn't try too hard or demand too much—it simply is, perfectly itself. Parents drawn to Elsa often appreciate its elegant simplicity and timeless appeal.
Popularity of the Name Elsa
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #369 | ||||
| 1881 | #320 | ||||
| 1882 | #330 | ||||
| 1883 | #295 | ||||
| 1884 | #273 | ||||
| 1885 | #249 | ||||
| 1886 | #271 | ||||
| 1887 | #270 | ||||
| 1888 | #250 | ||||
| 1889 | #229 | ||||
| 1890 | #238 | ||||
| 1891 | #238 | ||||
| 1892 | #216 | ||||
| 1893 | #264 | ||||
| 1894 | #227 | ||||
| 1895 | #215 | ||||
| 1896 | #251 | ||||
| 1897 | #251 | ||||
| 1898 | #292 | ||||
| 1899 | #315 | ||||
| 1900 | #335 | ||||
| 1901 | #311 | ||||
| 1902 | #326 | ||||
| 1903 | #335 | ||||
| 1904 | #379 | ||||
| 1905 | #389 | ||||
| 1906 | #369 | ||||
| 1907 | #383 | ||||
| 1908 | #372 | ||||
| 1909 | #418 | ||||
| 1910 | #446 | ||||
| 1911 | #399 | ||||
| 1912 | #429 | ||||
| 1913 | #432 | #179 | |||
| 1914 | #412 | ||||
| 1915 | #392 | ||||
| 1916 | #446 | #177 | |||
| 1917 | #460 | #169 | |||
| 1918 | #534 | ||||
| 1919 | #525 | ||||
| 1920 | #516 | ||||
| 1921 | #583 | ||||
| 1922 | #588 | ||||
| 1923 | #628 | ||||
| 1924 | #635 | ||||
| 1925 | #616 | #202 | |||
| 1926 | #609 | ||||
| 1927 | #605 | ||||
| 1928 | #557 | ||||
| 1929 | #606 | ||||
| 1930 | #586 | ||||
| 1931 | #553 | #191 | |||
| 1932 | #577 | ||||
| 1933 | #576 | ||||
| 1934 | #636 | ||||
| 1935 | #612 | ||||
| 1936 | #580 | ||||
| 1937 | #592 | ||||
| 1938 | #611 | ||||
| 1939 | #542 | ||||
| 1940 | #640 | ||||
| 1941 | #590 | ||||
| 1942 | #643 | ||||
| 1943 | #645 | ||||
| 1944 | #686 | ||||
| 1945 | #655 | ||||
| 1946 | #772 | ||||
| 1947 | #738 | ||||
| 1948 | #716 | ||||
| 1949 | #725 | ||||
| 1950 | #694 | ||||
| 1951 | #649 | ||||
| 1952 | #591 | ||||
| 1953 | #617 | ||||
| 1954 | #565 | ||||
| 1955 | #541 | ||||
| 1956 | #526 | ||||
| 1957 | #520 | ||||
| 1958 | #586 | ||||
| 1959 | #592 | ||||
| 1960 | #594 | ||||
| 1961 | #596 | ||||
| 1962 | #603 | ||||
| 1963 | #584 | ||||
| 1964 | #590 | ||||
| 1965 | #576 | ||||
| 1966 | #552 | ||||
| 1967 | #605 | ||||
| 1968 | #616 | ||||
| 1969 | #592 | ||||
| 1970 | #588 | ||||
| 1971 | #611 | ||||
| 1972 | #606 | ||||
| 1973 | #611 | ||||
| 1974 | #613 | #510 | |||
| 1975 | #618 | ||||
| 1976 | #597 | ||||
| 1977 | #656 | ||||
| 1978 | #703 | ||||
| 1979 | #765 | ||||
| 1980 | #699 | ||||
| 1981 | #700 | ||||
| 1982 | #787 | ||||
| 1983 | #716 | ||||
| 1984 | #750 | ||||
| 1985 | #842 | ||||
| 1986 | #837 | ||||
| 1987 | #947 | ||||
| 1988 | #974 | ||||
| 1989 | #877 | ||||
| 1990 | #814 | ||||
| 1991 | #890 | #507 | |||
| 1992 | #861 | #568 | |||
| 1993 | #958 | #522 | |||
| 1994 | #863 | #543 | |||
| 1995 | #865 | #614 | |||
| 1996 | #870 | #568 | #634 | ||
| 1997 | #992 | #784 | #564 | ||
| 1998 | #998 | #630 | #450 | #590 | |
| 1999 | #897 | #583 | #640 | ||
| 2000 | #910 | #609 | #487 | #652 | |
| 2001 | #915 | #539 | #563 | ||
| 2002 | #824 | #582 | #543 | #462 | |
| 2003 | #733 | #482 | #510 | #437 | |
| 2004 | #813 | #504 | #385 | #461 | |
| 2005 | #761 | #449 | #542 | #501 | |
| 2006 | #785 | #405 | #242 | #508 | |
| 2007 | #742 | #383 | #649 | #469 | |
| 2008 | #720 | #337 | #556 | #353 | |
| 2009 | #684 | #279 | #386 | #416 | |
| 2010 | #603 | #235 | #282 | #388 | |
| 2011 | #580 | #192 | #221 | #352 | |
| 2012 | #549 | #189 | #408 | #301 | #332 |
| 2013 | #528 | #192 | #259 | #208 | #315 |
| 2014 | #286 | #110 | #174 | #158 | #126 |
| 2015 | #486 | #260 | #229 | #281 | #208 |
| 2016 | #627 | #402 | #308 | #683 | #238 |
| 2017 | #686 | #412 | #411 | #405 | #363 |
| 2018 | #888 | #456 | #366 | #637 | #384 |
| 2019 | #791 | #502 | #903 | #423 | |
| 2020 | #917 | #530 | #547 | #457 | |
| 2021 | #951 | #589 | #442 | #522 | |
| 2022 | #994 | #652 | #769 | #588 | |
| 2024 | #938 | #558 | #649 | #778 | |
| 2023 | #565 | #498 | #508 | ||
| 2025 | #657 | #618 | #598 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Elsa
Names Similar to Elsa
Nicknames for Elsa
- Els
- Elsie
- El
- Ellie
- Elle
Famous People Named Elsa
| Elsa Hosk | Swedish model and Victoria's Secret Angel |
| Elsa Schiaparelli | Italian fashion designer |
| Elsa Benitez | Mexican model and TV host |
| Elsa Lunghini | French singer and actress |
| Elsa Pataky | Spanish actress and model |
| Elsa Martinelli | Italian actress and former fashion model |
| Elsa Morante | Italian novelist and poet |
| Elsa Einstein | Physicist Albert Einstein's wife |
| Elsa Lanchester | English-American actress |
| Elsa Triolet | French writer and communist |
| Elsa Beskow | Swedish children's book author and illustrator |
| Elsa Barker | American poet and author |
| Elsa Collin | Finnish painter and writer |
| Elsa Maxwell | American columnist and society figure |
| Elsa Joubert | South African author and journalist |
| Elsa Brändström | Swedish nurse and philanthropist |
| Elsa Laula Renberg | Sámi activist |
| Elsa Sullivan Lanchester | British-American actress |
| Elsa Cayat | French psychoanalyst and columnist |
| Elsa Venska | Finnish actress |
Characters Named Elsa
| Elsa Mars | American Horror Story - Character from the TV series "American Horror Story" |
| Elsa Bloodstone | Marvel Comics - Character in Marvel Comics |
| Elsa of Arendelle | Once Upon a Time - Character from the TV series "Once Upon a Time" |
| Elsa Cleeg | Black Bullet - Character from the anime series "Black Bullet" |
| Elsa Frankenteen | Monster High - Character from the "Monster High" franchise |
| Elsa Van Helsing | Hotel Transylvania - Character from the movie "Hotel Transylvania" |
| Elsa Granhiert | Re:Zero - Character from the anime series "Re:Zero" |
| Elsa Marsdin | Supergirl - Character from the TV series "Supergirl" |
| Elsa Carlyle | The Mummy - Character from the movie "The Mummy" |
| Elsa Sinclair | Frasier - Character from the TV series "Frasier" |
| Elsa Schneider | The Vampire Diaries - Character from the TV series "The Vampire Diaries" |