Elsie
Meaning: Pledged to God, noble
Origin: Scottish/English
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #226
Total births: 1,629
History: Elsie surged in the 2010s-2020s as one of the hottest vintage names in Australia. The revival skipped multiple generations. Elsie represents the great-grandparent names coming full circle in Australian naming culture.
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| Current rank (2025) | #24 |
| Babies named Elsie in 2025 | 187 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 1,629 |
| Peak year | 2025 (187 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #24 |
| Years in records | 2013–2025 (13 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 20 spots |
Frequently asked about Elsie
What does the name Elsie mean?
Elsie means “Pledged to God, noble” from Scottish/English roots.
What is the origin of the name Elsie?
Elsie has Scottish/English origin. The traditional meaning is “Pledged to God, noble”.
How popular is Elsie in Australia?
Elsie ranked #24 in Australia in 2025 — given to 187 babies that year.
When was Elsie most popular?
Elsie peaked in 2025 with 187 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Elsie a boy or girl name?
Elsie is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Elsies in registered births are female.
Is the name Elsie rising or falling in popularity?
Elsie has risen 20 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #44 in 2020 to #24 in 2025.
How long has Elsie been recorded in Australia?
Elsie appears in birth records in Australia across 13 years — from 2013 through 2025.