girl's name
Elsye
EL-see (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 215
Elsye is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2012 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1918, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1891.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Elsye Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 29 |
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 81 |
| 1920s | 74 |
| 1930s | 18 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 7 |
How Popular Is Elsye?
In 2012, Elsye was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Elsye
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Elsye Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Elsye over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Elsye
- English EL-see
Sibling Names for Elsye
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Elsye — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Elsye
How popular is the name Elsye?
In 2012, Elsye was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Elsye a girl's or a boy's name?
Elsye is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Elsye?
Elsye has 2 syllables.
When was Elsye most popular?
Elsye peaked in 1918, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.