Elza
Elza is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
God is my help or noble.
Origin and history
Elza is a traditional name historically used for both males and females in the United States, though it is far more common as a feminine name globally. For males in the U.S., it saw its peak usage in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and is currently very rare. It often functions as a variant of names like Elzar, Eliezer, or as a masculine adaptation of Elsa.
Popularity in the United States
2,111 babies in the United States have been named Elza since 1880. It ranks #2809 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- KY (36.5 %)
- MO (14 %)
- WV (11 %)
- OK (8.4 %)
- IL (7.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 184 |
| 1890-1900 | 149 |
| 1900-1910 | 119 |
| 1910-1920 | 385 |
| 1920-1930 | 523 |
| 1930-1940 | 326 |
| 1940-1950 | 192 |
| 1950-1960 | 125 |
| 1960-1970 | 63 |
| 1970-1980 | 27 |
| 1980-1990 | 12 |
| 1990-2000 | 6 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Elza
- Elza Poindexter: Football Player, Coach
Fun facts
- Although Elza is predominantly female in modern international contexts, it was consistently given to boys in late 19th-century America.
- It historically served as a diminutive or regional variant for longer names such as Eliezer or Elizabeth.