Holding steady.
Popularity of Elzie since 1880
Babies named Elzie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1917, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Elzie's real moment was 1891.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 15 | 125 |
| 1890s | 51 | 167 |
| 1900s | 83 | 204 |
| 1910s | 188 | 729 |
| 1920s | 150 | 882 |
| 1930s | 65 | 552 |
| 1940s | 23 | 426 |
| 1950s | 7 | 330 |
| 1960s | 0 | 190 |
| 1970s | 0 | 108 |
| 1980s | 0 | 70 |
| 1990s | 0 | 18 |
| 2000s | 0 | 26 |
| 2010s | 26 | 21 |
| 2020s | 64 | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Elzie is a rare unisex name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1880. Its peak year was 1891, after which usage steadily declined. In the 1890s decade, it saw some use but never reached widespread popularity. The name has remained stable and low-frequency, appearing infrequently in recent decades. Its origins are uncertain, likely as a variant of Elsie or a clipped form of longer El- names, reflecting a common pattern of late-19th-century American name coinage.
Elzie is a rare given name that emerged in the late 19th century, likely as a variant or diminutive of Elsie or other names beginning with El-. Its usage peaked in 1891 but has since declined, remaining uncommon in the modern era.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: El
Variants: Elsie
Sibling names for Elzie
Names that share Elzie's style, for a brother or sister.
