Elsie
Elsie is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Pledged to God or my God is an oath.
Origin and history
Elsie is historically a Scottish diminutive of Elspeth or Elizabeth, which derives from Hebrew meaning 'my God is an oath'. While overwhelmingly used for females in the U.S., it has a rare history of masculine registration in historical SSA records. It carries a traditional, vintage charm.
Popularity in the United States
886 babies in the United States have been named Elsie since 1880. It ranks #3792 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NC (56.8 %)
- TX (16.2 %)
- AR (13.5 %)
- KY (13.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 29 |
| 1890-1900 | 81 |
| 1900-1910 | 103 |
| 1910-1920 | 197 |
| 1920-1930 | 230 |
| 1930-1940 | 168 |
| 1940-1950 | 62 |
| 1950-1960 | 16 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Elsie originated in Scotland as a familiar form of Elspeth, itself a regional variant of Elizabeth.
- Although predominantly a female name, over 800 male births were registered with the name Elsie in early U.S. records.