Elsie Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Elsie was extremely popular in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, reaching peak popularity in the 1880s and early 1900s​

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A Deep Dive

Elsie Overview

Meaning

Pledged to God

Gender

Girl

Origin

Scottish

Etymology

Derived from the Scottish and English diminutive of “Elizabeth,” originating from the Hebrew “Elisheva,” meaning “God is my oath.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈɛl.si/

Popularity

Elsie is favored in the UK and has seen a resurgence in the USA. In 2023, Elsie ranked #209 for girls in the USA.

Syllable

1 syllable

Length

5 letters

Numerology

5 (Visionary, Expansive, Adventurous)

Name Styles

Vintage, Cute, Classic

Associated Traits

Sweet, vintage, charming

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Often linked to its root name Elizabeth, which carries significant religious connotations.

Name Day

November 19 (Sweden)
A Deep Dive

Elsie Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Elspeth, Elsa, Eliza, Elise

Common Nicknames

Elsy, Ellie, Lissy, Lissa

Diminutives

E, El, Els, Elly, Si

Famous People

  • Elsie Janis
    (American Entertainer)
  • Elsie Ferguson
    (American Actress)
  • Elsie Inglis
    (Scottish Doctor and Suffragist)
  • Elsie MacGill
    (Canadian Engineer)
  • Elsie de Wolfe
    (American Interior Designer)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Elsie Hughes
    ("Downton Abbey," TV Series)
  • "Elsie's Adventure"
    (Children's Book)
  • Elsie Dinsmore
    ("Elsie Dinsmore," Book Series)
  • "Elsie's Secret Garden"
    (Novel)
  • Elsie Fisher
    ("Eighth Grade," Film)
  • "Elsie's Dream"
    (Album)
  • Elsie Carson
    ("Westworld," TV Series)

Places

  • Elsie Island
    (Nunavut, Canada)
  • Elsie Lake
    (British Columbia, Canada)
  • Elsie Street
    (San Francisco, California, USA)
  • Elsie River
    (Western Cape, South Africa)

What Is the Meaning of Elsie?

Elsie means “pledged to God” or “God is my oath.” The name conveys a sense of devotion and faith, breathing qualities of loyalty and spiritual commitment.

What Is the Origin of The Name Elsie?

The name Elsie has Scottish and English origins, derived from the name Elizabeth, which itself comes from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning “God is my oath.” It became popular as a diminutive form of Elizabeth and has been widely used as an independent name since the 19th century.

Elsie Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Elsie in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#2222021#1882022#1632023
Top 3 Rankings#311896#311897#321895

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Elsie

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023163
(+25 from 2022)
1749
(+189 from 2022)
0.09999
2022188
(+34 from 2021)
1560
(+215 from 2021)
0.08700
2021222
(+11 from 2020)
1345
(+76 from 2020)
0.07507
2020233
(+16 from 2019)
1269
(-19 from 2019)
0.07179
2019249
(+29 from 2018)
1288
(+98 from 2018)
0.07020
2018278
(+20 from 2017)
1190
(+98 from 2017)
0.06399
2017298
(+42 from 2016)
1092
(+112 from 2016)
0.05780
2016340
(+46 from 2015)
980
(+132 from 2015)
0.05062
2015386
(-52 from 2014)
848
(-157 from 2014)
0.04347
2014334
(+31 from 2013)
1005
(+148 from 2013)
0.05137
2013365
(+28 from 2012)
857
(+70 from 2012)
0.04446
2012393
(+86 from 2011)
787
(+167 from 2011)
0.04058
2011479
(+159 from 2010)
620
(+159 from 2010)
0.03200
2010638
(+44 from 2009)
461
(+35 from 2009)
0.02351
2009682
(+55 from 2008)
426
(+21 from 2008)
0.02104
2008737
(+145 from 2007)
405
(+88 from 2007)
0.01944
2007882
(-18 from 2006)
317
(+9 from 2006)
0.01498
2006864
(+53 from 2005)
308
(+37 from 2005)
0.01473
2005917
(+172 from 2004)
271
(+61 from 2004)
0.01335
20041089
(+91 from 2003)
210
(+28 from 2003)
0.01041
20031180
(-6 from 2002)
182
(+7 from 2002)
0.00907
20021174
(+111 from 2001)
175
(+23 from 2001)
0.00886
20011285
(+16 from 2000)
152
(+5 from 2000)
0.00767
20001301
(-43 from 1999)
147
No change from 1999
0.00737
19991258
(-45 from 1998)
147
(-4 from 1998)
0.00755
19981213
(+60 from 1997)
151
(+13 from 1997)
0.00779
19971273
(+55 from 1996)
138
(+10 from 1996)
0.00723
19961328
(-268 from 1995)
128
(-41 from 1995)
0.00668
19951060
(+124 from 1994)
169
(+20 from 1994)
0.00879
19941184
(+18 from 1993)
149
(+5 from 1993)
0.00764
19931202
(-47 from 1992)
144
(-8 from 1992)
0.00730
19921155
(+102 from 1991)
152
(+18 from 1991)
0.00758
19911257
(-65 from 1990)
134
(-9 from 1990)
0.00659
19901192
(+42 from 1989)
143
(+14 from 1989)
0.00696
19891234
(-70 from 1988)
129
(-2 from 1988)
0.00648
19881164
(+28 from 1987)
131
(+9 from 1987)
0.00681
19871192
(+11 from 1986)
122
(+6 from 1986)
0.00651
19861203
(-95 from 1985)
116
(-14 from 1985)
0.00629
19851108
(+97 from 1984)
130
(+22 from 1984)
0.00704
19841205
(+25 from 1983)
108
(+5 from 1983)
0.00599
19831230
(+48 from 1982)
103
(+3 from 1982)
0.00576
19821278
(-106 from 1981)
100
(-13 from 1981)
0.00551
19811172
(-46 from 1980)
113
(-8 from 1980)
0.00632
19801126
(-57 from 1979)
121
(-8 from 1979)
0.00680
19791069
(+196 from 1978)
129
(+32 from 1978)
0.00749
19781265
(-106 from 1977)
97
(-10 from 1977)
0.00590
19771159
(-81 from 1976)
107
(-6 from 1976)
0.00650
19761078
(-169 from 1975)
113
(-30 from 1975)
0.00719
1975909
(-14 from 1974)
143
No change from 1974
0.00916
1974895
(+22 from 1973)
143
(+9 from 1973)
0.00913
1973917
(+27 from 1972)
134
(+4 from 1972)
0.00862
1972944
(-25 from 1971)
130
(-11 from 1971)
0.00806
1971919
(-71 from 1970)
141
(-18 from 1970)
0.00805
1970848
(-48 from 1969)
159
(-7 from 1969)
0.00868
1969800
(-22 from 1968)
166
(+1 from 1968)
0.00942
1968778
(-88 from 1967)
165
(-34 from 1967)
0.00965
1967690
(-55 from 1966)
199
(-29 from 1966)
0.01159
1966635
(-24 from 1965)
228
(-25 from 1965)
0.01299
1965611
(+37 from 1964)
253
(+5 from 1964)
0.01384
1964648
(-81 from 1963)
248
(-52 from 1963)
0.01267
1963567
(-11 from 1962)
300
(-10 from 1962)
0.01509
1962556
(-33 from 1961)
310
(-36 from 1961)
0.01529
1961523
(-6 from 1960)
346
(-2 from 1960)
0.01666
1960517
(-34 from 1959)
348
(-53 from 1959)
0.01673
1959483
(-19 from 1958)
401
(-15 from 1958)
0.01929
1958464
(-48 from 1957)
416
(-84 from 1957)
0.02014
1957416
(+1 from 1956)
500
(+23 from 1956)
0.02383
1956417
(-32 from 1955)
477
(-49 from 1955)
0.02316
1955385
(-12 from 1954)
526
(-22 from 1954)
0.02624
1954373
(-32 from 1953)
548
(-46 from 1953)
0.02753
1953341
(+3 from 1952)
594
(+19 from 1952)
0.03079
1952344
(-30 from 1951)
575
(-56 from 1951)
0.03023
1951314
(-20 from 1950)
631
(-58 from 1950)
0.03416
1950294
(-8 from 1949)
689
(-40 from 1949)
0.03918
1949286
(-37 from 1948)
729
(-174 from 1948)
0.04153
1948249
(-5 from 1947)
903
(-50 from 1947)
0.05182
1947244
(-22 from 1946)
953
(-88 from 1946)
0.05242
1946222
(-20 from 1945)
1041
(+64 from 1945)
0.06454
1945202
(-11 from 1944)
977
(-118 from 1944)
0.07258
1944191
(-10 from 1943)
1095
(-150 from 1943)
0.08013
1943181
(-15 from 1942)
1245
(-153 from 1942)
0.08674
1942166
(-9 from 1941)
1398
(-18 from 1941)
0.10054
1941157
(-6 from 1940)
1416
(-50 from 1940)
0.11364
1940151
(-11 from 1939)
1466
(-237 from 1939)
0.12410
1939140
(-3 from 1938)
1703
(-72 from 1938)
0.15017
1938137
(-12 from 1937)
1775
(-163 from 1937)
0.15550
1937125
(-2 from 1936)
1938
(+64 from 1936)
0.17589
1936123
(-10 from 1935)
1874
(-201 from 1935)
0.17391
1935113
(-6 from 1934)
2075
(-195 from 1934)
0.19093
1934107
(-8 from 1933)
2270
(-106 from 1933)
0.20973
193399
(-2 from 1932)
2376
(-178 from 1932)
0.22714
193297
(-11 from 1931)
2554
(-253 from 1931)
0.23086
193186
(+2 from 1930)
2807
(-166 from 1930)
0.25432
193088
(-10 from 1929)
2973
(-257 from 1929)
0.25487
192978
(-5 from 1928)
3230
(-240 from 1928)
0.27904
192873
(-1 from 1927)
3470
(-333 from 1927)
0.29025
192772
(-3 from 1926)
3803
(-107 from 1926)
0.30758
192669
(-6 from 1925)
3910
(-236 from 1925)
0.31784
192563
(-2 from 1924)
4146
(-353 from 1924)
0.32825
192461
No change from 1923
4499
(-51 from 1923)
0.34723
192361
(-2 from 1922)
4550
(-68 from 1922)
0.36328
192259
(-4 from 1921)
4618
(-261 from 1921)
0.37016
192155
(-4 from 1920)
4879
(-114 from 1920)
0.38126
192051
(-4 from 1919)
4993
(-2 from 1919)
0.40136
191947
(+2 from 1918)
4995
(-199 from 1918)
0.42524
191849
(+1 from 1917)
5194
(+255 from 1917)
0.43199
191750
(-2 from 1916)
4939
(-88 from 1916)
0.43953
191648
(-7 from 1915)
5027
(+60 from 1915)
0.46301
191541
(+5 from 1914)
4967
(+1284 from 1914)
0.48512
191446
(-6 from 1913)
3683
(+474 from 1913)
0.46232
191340
(+2 from 1912)
3209
(+314 from 1912)
0.48999
191242
(-1 from 1911)
2895
(+671 from 1911)
0.49343
191141
(+3 from 1910)
2224
(+83 from 1910)
0.50338
191044
(-5 from 1909)
2141
(+77 from 1909)
0.51034
190939
(+2 from 1908)
2064
(+81 from 1908)
0.56073
190841
(+2 from 1907)
1983
(+111 from 1907)
0.55933
190743
(-3 from 1906)
1872
(+101 from 1906)
0.55478
190640
No change from 1905
1771
(-40 from 1905)
0.56503
190540
(-1 from 1904)
1811
(+92 from 1904)
0.58445
190439
(-1 from 1903)
1719
(-1 from 1903)
0.58782
190338
No change from 1902
1720
No change from 1902
0.61827
190238
(-3 from 1901)
1720
(-27 from 1901)
0.61356
190135
(+3 from 1900)
1747
(-298 from 1900)
0.68718
190038
(-5 from 1899)
2045
(+339 from 1899)
0.64361
189933
No change from 1898
1706
(-213 from 1898)
0.68932
189833
(-2 from 1897)
1919
(+156 from 1897)
0.69999
189731
No change from 1896
1763
(-115 from 1896)
0.71010
189631
(+1 from 1895)
1878
(+83 from 1895)
0.74526
189532
(+1 from 1894)
1795
(+79 from 1894)
0.72641
189433
(+2 from 1893)
1716
(+130 from 1893)
0.72720
189335
(+2 from 1892)
1586
(+97 from 1892)
0.70416
189237
(+1 from 1891)
1489
(+186 from 1891)
0.66203
189138
(+7 from 1890)
1303
(+83 from 1890)
0.66288
189045
(-4 from 1889)
1220
(+21 from 1889)
0.60497
188941
(+6 from 1888)
1199
(+87 from 1888)
0.63366
188847
(+2 from 1887)
1112
(+279 from 1887)
0.58698
188749
(+9 from 1886)
833
(+135 from 1886)
0.53596
188658
(-3 from 1885)
698
(+13 from 1885)
0.45403
188555
(+8 from 1884)
685
(+136 from 1884)
0.48257
188463
(+2 from 1883)
549
(+70 from 1883)
0.39903
188365
No change from 1882
479
(+31 from 1882)
0.39897
188265
(+5 from 1881)
448
(+104 from 1881)
0.38723
188170
(+8 from 1880)
344
(+43 from 1880)
0.34798
188078
First SSA data recorded
301
First SSA data recorded
0.30839

American States Popularity Rankings for Elsie

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#1882021#1562022#1012023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#3662021#3872022#3262023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#2162021#1942022#1662023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#2062021#1472022#1372023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#4772021#4832022#4062023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#2032021#1722022#1292023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#1942021#2202022#1832023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#2642021#2762022#2712023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#2952021#1562022#1092023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#2202021#1562022#1572023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#7012021#3972022#6422023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#2642021#1452022#1232023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#1132021#892022#892023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#832021#862022#542023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#4352021#2882022#2052023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#1352021#1302022#1192023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#3542021#2762022#1632023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#2082021#2622022#1852023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#5942020#3142022#3192023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#1152021#772022#652023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#3062021#2162022#1952023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#4422021#2382022#2062023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#1772021#1722022#1872023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#1432021#1812022#1872023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#912021#892022#642023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#4322021#4802022#1252023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#1582021#1122022#902023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#1122021#852022#602023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#1962021#1382022#1422023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#2502021#2342022#1872023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#5312021#4722022#4402023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#482021#512022#1052023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#4422021#2492022#2192023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#962021#462022#362023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#762021#1062022#582023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2952019#2762022#2382023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#1792021#922022#1362023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#792021#822022#542023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#2922021#3252022#2282023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2651972#2951983#1992015

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1092021#1002022#322023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1182021#932022#762023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1082021#512022#512023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1511947#1801951#1622022

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2501953#3261955#1802021

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1141944#1261948#1832021

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#752020#952022#832023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1552021#962022#1442023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#992012#732018#632023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#912020#1412021#1212022

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#4012021#2192022#2992023

Popularity Rankings for Elsie in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#212019#192020#182021

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#522021#342022#282023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#582021#322022#312023

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#522021#522022#352023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#612021#532022#742023

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#682021#682022#602023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#872021#842022#762023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#1632021#1532022#1022023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#4952020#3402021#3272022

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#4752015#5032018#4302023

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#6401998#5262004

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#6242015

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Elsie a Name for Boys or Girls?

Elsie is commonly selected for girls, known for its delicate and lovely essence. Its harmonious sound and meaningful origin contribute to its popularity.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Elsie

Elsie in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Elsie Janis (Entertainer, 1889–1956): An American singer, songwriter, actress, and screenwriter who gained fame in vaudeville and early film.
  • Elsie Ferguson (Actress, 1883–1961): An American stage and silent film actress, celebrated for her roles in early 20th-century theater and film.
  • Elsie Inglis (Doctor, 1864–1917): A pioneering Scottish doctor and suffragist who founded the Scottish Women's Hospitals for Foreign Service.
  • Elsie MacGill (Engineer, 1905–1980): A Canadian engineer known as the "Queen of the Hurricanes" for her work on aircraft production during World War II.
  • Elsie de Wolfe (Interior Designer, 1865–1950): An American actress turned interior designer who is considered one of the first professional interior decorators.
  • Elsie Fisher (Actress, born 2003): An American actress recognized for her role in the film "Eighth Grade."
  • Elsie Leung (Politician, born 1939): A Hong Kong politician and lawyer who served as the Secretary for Justice of Hong Kong.
  • Elsie Wright (Photographer, 1901–1988): An English photographer famous for her involvement in the Cottingley Fairies hoax.
  • Elsie Hughes ("Downton Abbey," 2010 TV Series): The housekeeper of Downton Abbey, known for her kindness, wisdom, and strong moral compass.
  • "Elsie's Adventure" (2017 Children's Book): A delightful story about Elsie, a curious child who embarks on a series of magical adventures.
  • Elsie Dinsmore ("Elsie Dinsmore," 1867 Book Series): A beloved character in a series of books, Elsie is a devout and virtuous girl navigating the challenges of growing up.
  • "Elsie's Secret Garden" (2018 Novel): A touching novel where Elsie discovers an overgrown garden and brings it back to life, finding herself in the process.
  • Elsie Fisher ("Eighth Grade," 2018 Film): Plays the lead role of Kayla Day, a socially awkward teenager trying to navigate the final week of her disastrous eighth-grade year.
  • Elsie ("Elsie's Dream," 2019 Album): A beautiful music album filled with soulful songs capturing Elsie's emotional journey and aspirations.
  • Elsie Carson ("Westworld," 2016 TV Series): A smart and resourceful behavior specialist working in the futuristic theme park.
  • Elsie Island (Nunavut, Canada): A remote island known for its rugged terrain and unique wildlife.
  • Elsie Lake (British Columbia, Canada): A tranquil lake surrounded by dense forest, perfect for fishing and boating.
  • Elsie Avenue Park (New South Wales, Australia): A community park offering playgrounds and picnic areas.
  • Elsie Falls (Oregon, USA): A scenic waterfall located within a lush forest setting.
  • Elsie Creek (Queensland, Australia): A small creek flowing through rural farmland and bushland.
  • Elsie Knob (Montana, USA): A notable hill providing hiking opportunities and panoramic views.
  • Elsie Street (San Francisco, California, USA): A charming residential street in a historic neighborhood.
  • Elsie River (Western Cape, South Africa): A river supporting local agriculture and providing natural beauty.

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