Declining since 2019, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Elcie since 1893
Babies named Elcie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1923, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Elcie's real moment was 1893.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 11 |
| 1910s | 63 |
| 1920s | 101 |
| 1930s | 69 |
| 1940s | 16 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 55 |
| 2020s | 25 |
Meaning & origin
Elcie is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1893, the same year it reached its peak rank of 14,942 (with about 1 in 321,453 girls born that year receiving the name). It has been falling in popularity since 2019, and the name's trajectory indicates it remains a niche choice. While it did not appear among the top states for usage in any recent year, Elcie historically fits into the late-Victorian pattern of names ending in -ie or -y, like Elsie or Nellie. Its rarity today makes it a distinctive option for parents seeking an antique sound without common usage.
Elcie is a variant of Elsie, itself a Scottish and English diminutive of Elizabeth. Elizabeth derives from the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning 'God is my oath'. The name was popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in the United States, where it was often used as a pet form of Elsie or as an independent given name. Elcie's usage peaked in 1893, coinciding with a broader trend for feminine diminutives ending in -ie or -y.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: El, Ellie, Elsie
Sibling names for Elcie
Names that share Elcie's style, for a brother or sister.
