Elsie name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning, origin, similar names and Australian ranking history.
The name Elsie
Story and style
Elsie is a distinctive name for girls.
For parents, Elsie is easy to imagine in everyday life: simple enough for a child, but still polished enough to grow with them.
At a glance
The quick version
Best rank15th in 2023
Listed years13/18 years
TrendRising
First listed2013
StyleFamiliar, Rising
Length5 letters
More about Elsie
Background notes
What style of name is Elsie?
Elsie feels familiar and rising. It sits naturally beside names like Ella, Eleanor, Ava and Chloe: names that feel related in sound, style or popularity.
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Elsie ranking history in Australia
Published national top-100 ranking by year
Elsie has risen strongly in Australia. Its most recent listed rank was 20th in 2025, keeping it comfortably inside the current top 30 for girls.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 20th |
| 2024 | 32nd |
| 2023 | 15th |
| 2022 | 22nd |
| 2021 | 50th |
| 2020 | 30th |
| 2019 | 35th |
| 2018 | 52nd |
| 2017 | 49th |
| 2016 | 75th |
| 2015 | 80th |
| 2014 | 71st |
| 2013 | 74th |
| 2012 | Not in top 100 |
| 2011 | Not in top 100 |
| 2010 | Not in top 100 |
| 2009 | Not in top 100 |
| 2008 | Not in top 100 |