Elzie
Every Elzie since 1880 — 4,531 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Elzie
Elzie 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, 4,531 American babies have been named Elzie — about 85% boys and 15% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1917, when 129 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
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 Elzie stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Elzie 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 | 15 | #7,236 | — | — |
| 2024 | 6 | #13,988 | — | — |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,172 | 6 | #11,236 |
| 2022 | 16 | #7,072 | — | — |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,524 | 5 | #12,694 |
| 2020 | 7 | #12,533 | — | — |
| 2019 | 7 | #12,851 | — | — |
| 2018 | 6 | #14,333 | 9 | #8,355 |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | 7 | #13,326 | — | — |
| 2015 | 6 | #15,054 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | 6 | #11,250 |
| 2010 | — | — | 6 | #11,164 |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | 5 | #11,972 |
| 2004 | — | — | 8 | #8,365 |
| 2003 | — | — | 6 | #9,958 |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | 7 | #8,471 |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | 8 | #6,009 |
| 1985 | — | — | 11 | #3,876 |
| 1980 | — | — | 12 | #3,478 |
| 1975 | — | — | 16 | #2,565 |
| 1970 | — | — | 21 | #1,955 |
| 1965 | — | — | 13 | #2,299 |
| 1960 | — | — | 25 | #1,631 |
| 1955 | — | — | 29 | #1,431 |
| 1950 | — | — | 45 | #1,053 |
| 1945 | — | — | 41 | #1,001 |
| 1940 | 8 | #3,298 | 52 | #877 |
| 1935 | — | — | 65 | #769 |
| 1930 | 5 | #4,750 | 76 | #722 |
| 1925 | 16 | #2,314 | 81 | #718 |
| 1920 | 9 | #3,414 | 101 | #628 |
| 1915 | 22 | #1,586 | 89 | #611 |
| 1910 | 17 | #1,084 | 30 | #514 |
| 1905 | 10 | #1,258 | 19 | #534 |
| 1900 | 6 | #1,789 | 20 | #538 |
| 1895 | — | — | 10 | #708 |
| 1890 | 8 | #1,029 | 22 | #378 |
| 1885 | 5 | #1,089 | 17 | #445 |
| 1880 | — | — | 13 | #509 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Elzie in 2025?
Elzie 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 Elzie?
4,531 babies have been named Elzie in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Elzie most popular?
Elzie peaked in 1917, when 129 newborns received the name.
Is Elzie a boy or girl name?
Elzie is used for both: about 15% of babies named Elzie have been girls and 85% boys.
Is the name Elzie rising or falling?
Elzie is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.