Elsi
Every Elsi since 1986 — 434 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Elsi
Elsi is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,619 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1986, 434 American babies have been named Elsi. Its peak came in 2022, when 29 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 Elsi stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Elsi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #6,619 |
| 2024 | 19 | #6,238 |
| 2023 | 14 | #7,761 |
| 2022 | 29 | #4,705 |
| 2021 | 23 | #5,453 |
| 2020 | 19 | #6,146 |
| 2019 | 13 | #8,257 |
| 2018 | 7 | #12,878 |
| 2017 | 9 | #10,956 |
| 2016 | 13 | #8,538 |
| 2015 | 18 | #6,810 |
| 2014 | 17 | #7,092 |
| 2013 | 8 | #12,340 |
| 2012 | 16 | #7,562 |
| 2011 | 18 | #6,939 |
| 2010 | 9 | #11,551 |
| 2009 | 13 | #9,052 |
| 2008 | 10 | #11,043 |
| 2007 | 7 | #14,360 |
| 2006 | 9 | #11,731 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,430 |
| 2004 | 6 | #14,693 |
| 2003 | 7 | #12,821 |
| 2002 | 7 | #12,617 |
| 2001 | 10 | #9,597 |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,043 |
| 1995 | 15 | #6,055 |
| 1990 | 5 | #13,618 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Elsi in 2025?
Elsi ranked #6,619 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Elsi?
434 babies have been named Elsi in the United States since 1986, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Elsi most popular?
Elsi peaked in 2022, when 29 newborns received the name.
Is Elsi a boy or girl name?
Elsi is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Elsi rising or falling?
Elsi is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.