Girl · #13,483 in 2026

Elsye

Name: Popularity of the name Elsye in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Elsye, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#13,483

Peak Rank

#2,674 (1918)

Total Babies

215

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1891

First Year

2012

Last Year

1918

Peak Year

#2674

Peak Rank

215

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Elsye

Elsye first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1891, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1918, when 12 Elsyes were born — ranking #2,674 that year. As of 2026, Elsye ranks #13,483 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 215 Elsyes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1890s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Elsye

Phonetically similar names — useful when Elsye is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Elsa
Elsie
Elsey
Elso
Elsy
Elsi
Lcy
Else
Ilsa
Elser
Lce
Elss

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Elsye

What does the name Elsye mean?

Elsye is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1891. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Elsye in 2026?

In 2026, Elsye ranks #13,483 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Elsye most popular?

Elsye reached its peak popularity in 1918, ranking #2,674 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Elsye a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Elsye is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Elsye?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Elsye include Mell, Meddie, Lillias. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Elsye

Elsye is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1891 and has accumulated 215 births in the dataset. Elsye's peak popularity came in 1918 when it ranked #2,674. Use the chart and map above to compare Elsye's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.