Elsie
Peaked at #31 nationally in 1896, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Elsie has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Elsie — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#31
in 1896
Current rank
#155
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Elsie reached its peak popularity for girls in 1896, ranking #31 nationally with 1,878 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #334 (2014) to #155 (2024) — a 54% improvement.
As of 2024, Elsie ranks #155 nationally for girls, with 1,901 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #155 | 1,901 |
| 2023 | #163 | 1,756 |
| 2022 | #188 | 1,562 |
| 2021 | #222 | 1,345 |
| 2020 | #233 | 1,269 |
| 2019 | #250 | 1,288 |
| 2018 | #277 | 1,192 |
| 2017 | #299 | 1,092 |
Elsie — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#598
in 1902
Last ranked
#4166
in 1959
Years tracked
64
1880–1959
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Elsie reached its peak popularity for boys in 1902, ranking #598 nationally with 14 babies given the name that year.
Elsie hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1959, when it stood at #4166.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1959 | #4,166 | 5 |
| 1952 | #3,890 | 5 |
| 1951 | #3,461 | 6 |
| 1949 | #3,845 | 5 |
| 1946 | #2,584 | 9 |
| 1944 | #2,516 | 9 |
| 1943 | #2,210 | 12 |
| 1942 | #2,422 | 10 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Elsie most popular?
Elsie was most popular in 1896, when it ranked #31 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Elsie becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Elsie?
At least 188,705 babies have been recorded with the name Elsie in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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