Elsa: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Noble and pledged to God, brave and true.
- Origin
- Scandinavian
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #918
- Peak
- #215 in 1895
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Elsa Means
Elsa is a girl name of Scandinavian origin. Noble and pledged to God, brave and true.
How Popular Elsa Is
Elsa currently ranks #918 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #215 in 1895. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Elsa
- Elsa peaked at #215 in the U.S. in 1895.
- Elsa is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Elsa is a name from the Scandinavian tradition.
Names Like Elsa
Other Scandinavian names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Elsa
Scandinavian names that pair well as a brother or sister to Elsa.
Questions About Elsa
What does Elsa mean?
Elsa is a girl name of Scandinavian origin. Noble and pledged to God, brave and true.
How popular is Elsa?
Elsa currently ranks #918 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #215 in 1895. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Elsa come from?
Elsa comes from Scandinavian roots. Elsa peaked at #215 in the U.S. in 1895.
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