Elsy
Every Elsy since 1969 — 1,832 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Elsy
Elsy is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,341 in 2025 with 78 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1969, 1,832 American babies have been named Elsy. Its peak came in 2020, when 135 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Elsy stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Elsy year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 78 | #2,341 |
| 2024 | 86 | #2,206 |
| 2023 | 103 | #1,927 |
| 2022 | 114 | #1,798 |
| 2021 | 113 | #1,792 |
| 2020 | 135 | #1,563 |
| 2019 | 60 | #2,793 |
| 2018 | 33 | #4,261 |
| 2017 | 37 | #4,018 |
| 2016 | 32 | #4,456 |
| 2015 | 43 | #3,614 |
| 2014 | 36 | #4,129 |
| 2013 | 38 | #3,949 |
| 2012 | 38 | #4,008 |
| 2011 | 35 | #4,169 |
| 2010 | 38 | #3,980 |
| 2009 | 45 | #3,581 |
| 2008 | 42 | #3,798 |
| 2007 | 55 | #3,137 |
| 2006 | 55 | #3,063 |
| 2005 | 40 | #3,664 |
| 2004 | 30 | #4,529 |
| 2003 | 39 | #3,615 |
| 2002 | 29 | #4,309 |
| 2001 | 39 | #3,439 |
| 2000 | 30 | #4,102 |
| 1995 | 25 | #4,133 |
| 1990 | 18 | #5,117 |
| 1985 | 16 | #4,692 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,353 |
| 1965 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Elsy in 2025?
Elsy ranked #2,341 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 78 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Elsy?
1,832 babies have been named Elsy in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Elsy most popular?
Elsy peaked in 2020, when 135 newborns received the name.
Is Elsy a boy or girl name?
Elsy is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Elsy rising or falling?
Elsy is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.