Girls name · California
Elsie in California
In 2025, 184 babies born in California were named Elsie, making it the #175 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 6,065.
Popularity over time
Elsie in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 40 | #38 |
| 1926 | 119 | #64 |
| 1943 | 36 | #276 |
| 1959 | 32 | #530 |
| 1976 | 16 | #953 |
| 1992 | 47 | #715 |
| 2009 | 42 | #886 |
| 2025 | 184 | #175 |
Elsie had its most births in California in 2025, when 184 babies were given the name. Elsie's highest rank in California was #33, set in 1916.
Rank swung between #33 (1916) and #1657 (1984) in California, from #38 in 1910 to #175 in 2025.
Nationally, Elsie's strongest state was Alaska, where it hit #2 in 1912. See Elsie in every state →
How popular is Elsie in California?
In 2025, 184 babies born in California were named Elsie, making it the #175 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 6,065.
How many babies are named Elsie in California?
In 2025, 184 babies born in California were named Elsie.
What is the rank of Elsie in California?
Elsie's 2025 rank among girls names in California was #175.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.