Holding steady.
Popularity of Elzina since 1889
Babies named Elzina per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1917, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Elzina's real moment was 1889.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 11 |
| 1900s | 13 |
| 1910s | 52 |
| 1920s | 30 |
| 1930s | 38 |
| 1940s | 18 |
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Elzina is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1889. It has never been a common choice and remains barely recorded in modern data. The name's peak usage was in its first recorded year, 1889, after which it declined sharply. According to Social Security Administration records, Elzina has not appeared in the top 1,000 names for any year, and its trajectory is classified as stable with no signs of revival. The name shares stylistic similarities with other turn-of-the-century feminine names like Elsie and Lena. Its obscurity makes it a unique choice for those seeking a truly uncommon name with a vintage feel.
Elzina likely emerged as a feminine given name in the late 19th century, possibly as an elaboration of Elsie (a diminutive of Elizabeth) or a feminine form of Elzie. It may also be a variant of Elsa or a creative coinage using the popular -ina suffix. The name appeared sporadically in the United States in the 1880s and 1890s but never achieved widespread usage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Elzie, Zina, Lizzie
Variants: Elsina, Elzenia
Sibling names for Elzina
Names that share Elzina's style, for a brother or sister.
