Girl
Elsie
pledged to God
About Elsie
Elsie charms with its vintage sweetness and old-fashioned appeal that has circled back into contemporary favor. This name evokes images of simpler times while feeling perfectly suited to modern life, embodying the current nostalgia for grandmother names that has swept through naming trends. The 'ie' ending gives Elsie an inherent friendliness and approachability that makes it instantly likeable. Despite its diminutive feel, Elsie carries surprising strength and doesn't require a longer formal version to give it legitimacy. The name works beautifully for families seeking something traditional yet unexpected, classic yet not overused. Elsie possesses a spunky quality beneath its gentle exterior, suggesting a personality that combines kindness with determination. The simple two-syllable structure makes it practical and easy to spell, eliminating the complications that often accompany more elaborate choices. Elsie pairs wonderfully with both vintage and modern middle names, adapting to various stylistic preferences. This name suggests warmth and authenticity, qualities that never go out of style regardless of naming trends or generational preferences.
Popularity of the Name Elsie
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #78 | ||||
| 1881 | #70 | ||||
| 1882 | #65 | ||||
| 1883 | #65 | ||||
| 1884 | #63 | ||||
| 1885 | #55 | ||||
| 1886 | #58 | ||||
| 1887 | #49 | ||||
| 1888 | #47 | ||||
| 1889 | #41 | ||||
| 1890 | #45 | ||||
| 1891 | #38 | ||||
| 1892 | #37 | ||||
| 1893 | #35 | ||||
| 1894 | #33 | ||||
| 1895 | #32 | ||||
| 1896 | #31 | ||||
| 1897 | #31 | ||||
| 1898 | #33 | ||||
| 1899 | #33 | ||||
| 1900 | #38 | #10 | |||
| 1901 | #35 | #8 | |||
| 1902 | #38 | #10 | |||
| 1903 | #38 | #7 | |||
| 1904 | #39 | #12 | |||
| 1905 | #40 | #12 | |||
| 1906 | #40 | #9 | |||
| 1907 | #43 | #12 | |||
| 1908 | #41 | #15 | |||
| 1909 | #39 | #13 | |||
| 1910 | #44 | #21 | |||
| 1911 | #41 | #16 | |||
| 1912 | #42 | #15 | |||
| 1913 | #40 | #22 | |||
| 1914 | #46 | #20 | |||
| 1915 | #41 | #18 | |||
| 1916 | #48 | #16 | |||
| 1917 | #50 | #21 | |||
| 1918 | #49 | #24 | |||
| 1919 | #47 | #21 | |||
| 1920 | #51 | #26 | |||
| 1921 | #55 | #32 | |||
| 1922 | #59 | #22 | |||
| 1923 | #61 | #45 | |||
| 1924 | #61 | #32 | |||
| 1925 | #63 | #30 | |||
| 1926 | #69 | #38 | |||
| 1927 | #72 | #46 | |||
| 1928 | #73 | #53 | |||
| 1929 | #78 | #39 | |||
| 1930 | #88 | #57 | |||
| 1931 | #86 | #62 | |||
| 1932 | #97 | #63 | |||
| 1933 | #99 | #69 | |||
| 1934 | #107 | #80 | |||
| 1935 | #113 | #66 | |||
| 1936 | #123 | #78 | |||
| 1937 | #125 | #105 | |||
| 1938 | #137 | #132 | |||
| 1939 | #140 | #103 | |||
| 1940 | #151 | #127 | |||
| 1941 | #157 | #111 | |||
| 1942 | #166 | #108 | |||
| 1943 | #181 | #160 | |||
| 1944 | #191 | #158 | |||
| 1945 | #202 | #207 | |||
| 1946 | #222 | #200 | |||
| 1947 | #244 | #190 | |||
| 1948 | #249 | #202 | |||
| 1949 | #286 | ||||
| 1950 | #294 | #237 | |||
| 1951 | #314 | ||||
| 1952 | #343 | #270 | |||
| 1953 | #341 | ||||
| 1954 | #372 | #276 | |||
| 1955 | #384 | ||||
| 1956 | #416 | #286 | |||
| 1957 | #416 | ||||
| 1958 | #464 | ||||
| 1959 | #484 | ||||
| 1960 | #518 | ||||
| 1961 | #524 | ||||
| 1962 | #556 | ||||
| 1963 | #567 | #319 | |||
| 1964 | #650 | #339 | |||
| 1965 | #611 | ||||
| 1966 | #635 | ||||
| 1967 | #692 | ||||
| 1968 | #776 | ||||
| 1969 | #800 | ||||
| 1970 | #848 | ||||
| 1971 | #923 | ||||
| 1972 | #944 | #392 | |||
| 1973 | #921 | #533 | |||
| 1974 | #890 | ||||
| 1975 | #919 | ||||
| 2005 | #918 | #376 | #365 | #543 | #735 |
| 2006 | #866 | #300 | #250 | ||
| 2007 | #882 | #240 | #372 | #440 | #938 |
| 2008 | #739 | #198 | #345 | #411 | #968 |
| 2009 | #680 | #134 | #266 | #340 | #665 |
| 2010 | #639 | #116 | #219 | #322 | #595 |
| 2011 | #479 | #93 | #137 | #288 | #564 |
| 2012 | #393 | #75 | #130 | #222 | #453 |
| 2013 | #365 | #52 | #123 | #142 | #342 |
| 2014 | #334 | #37 | #114 | #120 | #307 |
| 2015 | #386 | #34 | #84 | #162 | #365 |
| 2016 | #340 | #31 | #91 | #130 | #330 |
| 2017 | #299 | #34 | #120 | #139 | #335 |
| 2018 | #278 | #26 | #97 | #111 | #245 |
| 2019 | #250 | #22 | #77 | #133 | #216 |
| 2020 | #233 | #21 | #73 | #97 | #186 |
| 2021 | #222 | #20 | #62 | #86 | #187 |
| 2022 | #189 | #18 | #54 | #86 | #159 |
| 2023 | #163 | #14 | #74 | #76 | #143 |
| 2024 | #155 | #11 | #45 | #74 | #148 |
| 2025 | #123 | #8 | #43 | #55 | #155 |
| 1997 | #705 | #977 | |||
| 1998 | #660 | ||||
| 1999 | #727 | #385 | #559 | ||
| 2000 | #719 | ||||
| 2001 | #677 | ||||
| 2002 | #557 | #671 | |||
| 2003 | #422 | #373 | #715 | ||
| 2004 | #453 | ||||
| 1983 | #299 | ||||
| 1984 | #320 | ||||
| 1995 | #952 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Elsie
Names Similar to Elsie
Nicknames for Elsie
- El
- Elle
- Ellie
- Sissy
- Elsa
Famous People Named Elsie
| Elsie Clews Parsons | American anthropologist and sociologist |
| Elsie de Wolfe | American interior decorator and socialite |
| Elsie Ferguson | American stage and film actress |
| Elsie Inglis | Scottish doctor, suffragist, and founder of the Scottish Women's Hospitals |
| Elsie MacGill | Canadian aeronautical engineer and the world's first female aircraft designer |
| Elsie Maud Wakefield | British mathematician and cryptanalyst during WWII |
| Elsie J. Oxenham | British author known for her "Abbey Girls" books |
| Elsie Eaves | American architect and trailblazer in her field |
| Elsie Tu | Hong Kong politician and social worker |
| Elsie de Selincourt | British author and playwright |
| Elsie Whitlow Stokes | American educator and founder of a bilingual public charter school |
| Elsie Deming | American painter and sculptor |
| Elsie Widdowson | British dietitian and nutritionist |
| Elsie Quarterman | American botanist and ecologist |
| Elsie Venner | American socialite and philanthropist |
| Elsie Marley | English socialite and folk figure |
| Elsie Reford | Canadian horticulturist and garden designer |
| Elsie Tanner | British actress known for her role in Coronation Street |
| Elsie T. Hill | American politician and first female mayor of Buffalo, New York |
| Elsie Woodward | British illustrator and author of children's books |
Characters Named Elsie
| Elsie Hughes | Character from the TV series "Westworld" |
| Elsie Carson | Character from the TV series "Downton Abbey" |
| Elsie Fisher | Main character in the film "Eighth Grade" |
| Elsie the Cow | Borden Dairy Company's mascot |
| Elsie Dinsmore | Main character in the novel series by Martha Finley |
| Elsie Tanner | Character from the TV series "Coronation Street" |
| Elsie the Elephant | Character from the animated film "The Castle of Cagliostro" |
| Elsie Downs | Character from the TV series "A Place to Call Home" |
| Elsie Jekyll | Character from the TV series "Mr. Selfridge" |
| Elsie Shultz | Character from the TV series "The Cape" |
| Elsie the Ghost | Character from the TV series "Are You Afraid of the Dark?" |
| Elsie Snuffin | Character from the TV series "Transparent" |