Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Elsie.
National Rank (2025)
#123
All-Time Peak Rank
#31 (1896)
Total U.S. Births
190,072
Unisex Distribution0.5% Boy / 99.5% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Elsie Vibe: This choice is considered a Perennial Favorite. A historic staple that has maintained dominant national popularity for over half a century.
📖 The Story Behind Elsie
According to SSA data, Elsie achieved its highest historical rank of #31 in 1896. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1918 with 5,194 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 163.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Elsie scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Fast Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+163.7% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record5,194Births in 1918
Years in Top 100
54yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:6,648
1890s:16,375
1900s:18,452
1910s:39,274
1920s:42,098
1930s:22,345
1940s:11,223
1950s:5,356
1960s:2,564
1970s:1,295
1980s:1,174
1990s:1,456
2000s:2,597
2010s:9,134
2020s:10,081
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesEl-sie
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with E, a letter used by only 3.9% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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