Holding steady.
Popularity of Elsye since 1891
Babies named Elsye per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1918, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Elsye's real moment was 1897.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 29 |
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 81 |
| 1920s | 74 |
| 1930s | 18 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 7 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Elsye is a rare spelling variation of Elsie that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1891. It reached its highest usage in 1897, during a time when many similar diminutive names were fashionable. Since then, its use has remained sporadic and minimal, never ranking in the top 1,000. While the name belongs to the broader Elizabeth family, its specific spelling is a distinctive relic of the late 19th century. The trajectory has been stable at extremely low usage, reflecting its status as a vintage oddity rather than a name that has seen any revival. No top states are associated with Elsye due to its rarity.
Elsye is a variant spelling of Elsie, which is a Scottish and English diminutive of Elizabeth. Elizabeth derives from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning 'God is my oath'. The name Elsie became popular in the 18th century, and Elsye emerged as a less common alternative spelling in the late 19th century, particularly in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Elsie
Sibling names for Elsye
Names that share Elsye's style, for a brother or sister.
