Elsie
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Pledged to God, noble
Origin: Scottish/English
Popularity: Ranked #123 in 2025 with 2,236 babies born.
History: Elsie surged in the 2010s-2020s as a vintage name making a spectacular comeback. Elsie the cow was Borden dairy's mascot for decades — as American as milk and cookies. But modern Elsie has shed the bovine association entirely, emerging as a sweet, sophisticated revival name. Elsie represents the American ability to reinvent names — giving them fresh energy every few generations.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Elsie? About 1 in 1,489 babies born in 2025 were named Elsie, or roughly 6.1 per day in the United States.
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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?
Elsie ranked #123 in 2025 — given to 2,236 babies that year.
When was Elsie most popular?
Elsie peaked in 1918 with 5,194 babies registered that year.
Is Elsie a boy or girl name?
Elsie is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Elsies in registered births are female.
Is the name Elsie rising or falling in popularity?
Elsie has risen 110 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #233 in 2020 to #123 in 2025.
How long has Elsie been recorded?
Elsie appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.