Elspeth is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #722 in 2012 with 56 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 67 births ranking #630. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 33.3%. In 2012, approximately 1 in every 5,751 girls born was named Elspeth. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.