Declining since 2021, #2,326 for girls today.
Popularity of Elsy since 1969
Babies named Elsy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 7 |
| 1970s | 27 |
| 1980s | 119 |
| 1990s | 256 |
| 2000s | 404 |
| 2010s | 390 |
| 2020s | 629 |
Meaning & origin
Elsy is a rare baby name, appearing on the U.S. popularity charts only since 1969. Its highest rank came in 2020 when it reached its peak position. However, since 2021 the name has been declining in usage, reflecting a typical trajectory for many names that experience a brief surge. In 2025, roughly 1 in every 20,606 girls was named Elsy, with California and Texas as the leading states. The name's origin is uncertain, but it is almost certainly a modern variation of more established names like Elsie or Elsa, themselves derivatives of Elizabeth. This gives Elsy a soft, familiar sound while remaining distinctively uncommon.
Elsy is a modern English name that likely originated as a variant of Elsie or Elsa, both diminutives of Elizabeth. Elizabeth derives from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning 'God is my oath.' The name has seen occasional use in the United States since the late 1960s, with a notable increase in popularity in recent years.
Where Elsy is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Elsy” around the world
Where Elsy lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: El, Ellie, Elsie
Sibling names for Elsy
Names that share Elsy's style, for a brother or sister.
