Girls name · California
Elsie in California
Elsie was the 175th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 184 babies named Elsie that year. Since 1910, California families have named 6,065 babies Elsie.
Popularity over time
Elsie in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 40 | 38th |
| 1926 | 119 | 64th |
| 1943 | 36 | 276th |
| 1959 | 32 | 530th |
| 1976 | 16 | 953rd |
| 1992 | 47 | 715th |
| 2009 | 42 | 886th |
| 2025 | 184 | 175th |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 38th in 1910 to 175th in 2025.
The most babies named Elsie in California in a single year was 184, in 2025. Its best showing was 33rd among girls names in 1916.
Across the country, Elsie reached its best rank of 2nd in Alaska (1912). See Elsie in every state →
How popular is Elsie in California?
Elsie was the 175th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 184 babies named Elsie that year. Since 1910, California families have named 6,065 babies Elsie.
How many babies are named Elsie in California?
In 2025, 184 babies were named Elsie in California. The most babies named Elsie in California in a single year was 184, in 2025.
What is the rank of Elsie in California?
Elsie ranked 175th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 33rd among girls names in 1916.
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.