Elsie is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #155 in 2024 with 1,901 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 2,236 births ranking #123. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 1,385.2%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 849 girls born was named Elsie. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.