Elsa
Elsa is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Pledged to God or God is my oath.
Origin and history
Elsa is a feminine name of Germanic origin, traditionally derived as a short form of Elisabeth. It carries the Hebrew etymological meaning 'pledged to God' or 'God is my oath'. The name experienced a notable resurgence in global popular culture in the 2010s while maintaining a long historical presence in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
30,710 babies in the United States have been named Elsa since 1880. It ranks #819 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #935.
States where it is most popular
- CA (23.2 %)
- TX (20.9 %)
- NY (11.6 %)
- IL (6.1 %)
- MN (3.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 537 |
| 1890-1900 | 1,209 |
| 1900-1910 | 864 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,578 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,466 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,289 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,306 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,508 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,746 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,551 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,083 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,197 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,359 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,449 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,568 |
Famous people named Elsa
- Elsa Lanchester: Actress
- Elsa Schiaparelli: Fashion Designer
- Elsa Pataky: Actress, Model
Nicknames
El, Els
Fun facts
- Elsa originated as a Low German and Scandinavian diminutive of the biblical name Elisabeth.
- The name saw renewed global visibility following the release of Disney's animated film Frozen in 2013.