Elsie is a highly popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #14 in 2023 with 1,662 recorded births. This places Elsie in the top 1% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2018 with 1,875 births ranking #22. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 6,055.6%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 154 girls born was named Elsie. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Elsie is a charming vintage short form of Elizabeth and carries the same oath-to-God meaning. It feels cheerful, cosy, and very appealing in revival use.
The name was once a familiar everyday nickname and later returned as a top stand-alone choice in its own right. Its modern popularity comes from old-fashioned warmth and simplicity.