Elsa
Meaning: Pledged to God, noble
Origin: German/Scandinavian
Gender: Girl
Rank in Sweden: #7
Total births: 14,736
History: Elsa has deep Swedish roots long before Disney's Frozen. Selma Lagerlöf's 'The Wonderful Adventures of Nils' features Elsa. The name peaked in the early 1900s, faded, then Frozen brought it roaring back in the 2010s. In Sweden, Elsa represents both literary heritage and the amusing fact that the world's most famous ice queen shares a name that Swedish grandmothers carried.
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Every number here comes directly from Sweden’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2022) | #7 |
| Babies named Elsa in 2022 | 526 |
| Total recorded in Sweden | 14,736 |
| Peak year | 2015 (864 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #1 |
| Years in records | 1998–2022 (25 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 3 spots |
Frequently asked about Elsa
What does the name Elsa mean?
Elsa means “Pledged to God, noble” from German/Scandinavian roots.
What is the origin of the name Elsa?
Elsa has German/Scandinavian origin. The traditional meaning is “Pledged to God, noble”.
How popular is Elsa in Sweden?
Elsa ranked #7 in Sweden in 2022 — given to 526 babies that year.
When was Elsa most popular?
Elsa peaked in 2015 with 864 babies registered that year in Sweden.
Is Elsa a boy or girl name?
Elsa is predominantly a girls' name in Sweden — over 90% of Elsas in registered births are female.
How long has Elsa been recorded in Sweden?
Elsa appears in birth records in Sweden across 25 years — from 1998 through 2022.