Elsie: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced EL-see · 2 syllables
Elsie means “God is my oath (from Elizabeth)”, from Scottish and Hebrew.
From a Scottish diminutive of Alison/Alice and Elspeth/Elizabeth.
- Meaning
- God is my oath (from Elizabeth)
- Origin
- Scottish, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- EL-see
- US rank (2025)
- #123
- US babies a year
- about 1,813 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1890
- Style
- Vintage, Comeback, Rising
How popular is Elsie?
Elsie was the #123 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,236 babies. It’s rising: up 108% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1890.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #123 |
| England & Wales | #19 |
| Scotland | #52 |
| Northern Ireland | #49 |
| Ireland | #55 |
| Norway | #363 |
| Canada | #192 |
| Australia | #28 |
How old are people named Elsie?
Half of US adults named Elsie are older than 72; most are between 20 and 93. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Elsie
What does the name Elsie mean?
Elsie means “God is my oath (from Elizabeth)”. It comes from Scottish and Hebrew.
How do you pronounce Elsie?
Elsie is pronounced EL-see.
How popular is the name Elsie?
Elsie was the #123 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,236 babies. It’s rising: up 108% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1890.
How old are people named Elsie?
Half of US adults named Elsie are older than 72. Most are between 20 and 93.