Elspeth is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #673 in 2011 with 58 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 67 births ranking #630. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 38.1%. In 2011, approximately 1 in every 5,540 girls born was named Elspeth. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.