Elspeth is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #794 in 2015 with 48 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 67 births ranking #630. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 14.3%. In 2015, approximately 1 in every 6,415 girls born was named Elspeth. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.