Elsie
Meaning: Pledged to God, noble
Origin: Scottish/English
Gender: Girl
Rank in Ireland: #338
Total births: 841
History: Elsie belongs in the literary tradition of Joyce, Yeats, and Edna O'Brien. In Dublin's Georgian drawing rooms and Galway's bookshops, the name evokes Ireland's deep reverence for the written word. It suits a nation that has produced four Nobel laureates in literature.
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| Current rank (2025) | #55 |
| Babies named Elsie in 2025 | 88 |
| Total recorded in Ireland | 841 |
| Peak year | 2025 (88 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #55 |
| Years in records | 1964–2025 (25 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 40 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 Ireland?
Elsie ranked #55 in Ireland in 2025 — given to 88 babies that year.
When was Elsie most popular?
Elsie peaked in 2025 with 88 babies registered that year in Ireland.
Is Elsie a boy or girl name?
Elsie is predominantly a girls' name in Ireland — over 90% of Elsies in registered births are female.
Is the name Elsie rising or falling in popularity?
Elsie has risen 40 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Ireland — from #95 in 2020 to #55 in 2025.
How long has Elsie been recorded in Ireland?
Elsie appears in birth records in Ireland across 25 years — from 1964 through 2025.