Elza
Every Elza since 1880 — 2,942 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Elza
Elza is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1880, 2,942 American babies have been named Elza — about 72% boys and 28% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1921, when 85 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Elza stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Elza year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,226 | — | — |
| 2024 | 15 | #7,350 | — | — |
| 2023 | 14 | #7,762 | — | — |
| 2022 | 16 | #7,071 | — | — |
| 2021 | 10 | #9,773 | — | — |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,130 | — | — |
| 2019 | 13 | #8,260 | — | — |
| 2018 | 18 | #6,607 | — | — |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,509 | — | — |
| 2016 | 15 | #7,715 | — | — |
| 2015 | 15 | #7,738 | — | — |
| 2014 | 22 | #5,853 | — | — |
| 2013 | 12 | #9,196 | — | — |
| 2012 | 14 | #8,338 | — | — |
| 2011 | 10 | #10,622 | — | — |
| 2010 | 10 | #10,652 | — | — |
| 2009 | 5 | #18,149 | — | — |
| 2008 | 9 | #11,891 | — | — |
| 2007 | 11 | #10,344 | — | — |
| 2006 | 5 | #17,978 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | 5 | #16,910 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | 7 | #12,458 | — | — |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,185 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | 5 | #13,620 | 6 | #7,446 |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | 7 | #6,540 | 6 | #4,396 |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | 8 | #3,164 |
| 1955 | 6 | #5,381 | 17 | #1,921 |
| 1950 | 5 | #5,534 | 10 | #2,481 |
| 1945 | — | — | 21 | #1,459 |
| 1940 | — | — | 21 | #1,490 |
| 1935 | 8 | #3,238 | 41 | #999 |
| 1930 | 16 | #2,134 | 43 | #1,058 |
| 1925 | 9 | #3,462 | 38 | #1,149 |
| 1920 | 16 | #2,301 | 66 | #828 |
| 1915 | 13 | #2,293 | 44 | #944 |
| 1910 | 8 | #1,822 | 11 | #1,001 |
| 1905 | 8 | #1,458 | 16 | #600 |
| 1900 | 8 | #1,478 | 16 | #633 |
| 1895 | — | — | 19 | #460 |
| 1890 | — | — | 15 | #495 |
| 1885 | — | — | 15 | #486 |
| 1880 | — | — | 25 | #343 |
Famous people named Elza
- Elza Ibrahimova Composer · 1938–2012
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Elza in 2025?
Elza did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Elza?
2,942 babies have been named Elza in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Elza most popular?
Elza peaked in 1921, when 85 newborns received the name.
Is Elza a boy or girl name?
Elza is used for both: about 28% of babies named Elza have been girls and 72% boys.
Is the name Elza rising or falling?
Elza has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Elza?
Well-known people named Elza include Elza Ibrahimova (composer).