Elsie

Meaning of Elsie

It means 'pledged to God' or 'God is my oath'. It's a sweet, classic name.

Elsie has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Elsie

Elsie is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #123 in 2025 from #918 in 2005.

Notable people named Elsie

• Elsie Fisher
  Actress, 'Eighth Grade' star
• Elsie de Wolfe
  Pioneer American interior designer
• Elsie Janis
  Early 20th century entertainer
• Elsie MacGill
  Aircraft design engineer, feminist
• Elsie Quarterman
  Influential plant ecologist

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Questions about the name Elsie

What does the name Elsie mean?

Elsie means it means 'pledged to god' or 'god is my oath'. it's a sweet, classic name, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Elsie a boy's or a girl's name?

Elsie is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Elsie?

In 2025, Elsie ranked #123 for girls, up from #155 the year before.

When was Elsie most popular?

Elsie peaked at #123 in 2025.