Elsie is an extremely popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #10 in 2024 with 1,727 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2018 with 1,875 births ranking #22. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 6,296.3%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 149 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.