Elzie
Elzie is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
God is my help (if linked to Eliezer), or noble/cheerful.
Origin and history
Elzie is a masculine given name of English origin, often arising as a variant of Elza or a diminutive form of names like Eliezer or Ebenezer. It was moderately common in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, but today it is rare.
Popularity in the United States
3,859 babies in the United States have been named Elzie since 1880. It ranks #2050 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1916.
States where it is most popular
- KY (22.2 %)
- TX (21 %)
- GA (14.5 %)
- OK (8.3 %)
- AL (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 125 |
| 1890-1900 | 167 |
| 1900-1910 | 204 |
| 1910-1920 | 729 |
| 1920-1930 | 882 |
| 1930-1940 | 552 |
| 1940-1950 | 426 |
| 1950-1960 | 330 |
| 1960-1970 | 190 |
| 1970-1980 | 108 |
| 1980-1990 | 70 |
| 1990-2000 | 18 |
| 2000-2010 | 26 |
| 2010-2019 | 21 |
| 2020-2029 | 11 |
Famous people named Elzie
- Elzie Crisler Segar: Cartoonist, Illustrator
Fun facts
- Elzie saw its peak usage in the United States around the turn of the 20th century before declining into rare usage.