Elsa Girl
Origin(s)
Hebrew; German; Scandinavian
Meaning
Hebrew: God is my oath; German: noble; Scandinavian: pledged to God
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Elsa has roots in Hebrew, where it is derived from the name Elizabeth. It gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in Germany and Scandinavia. The name has been used in literature and popular culture, contributing to its modern appeal.
Trend Summary
The name Elsa has seen a significant rise in popularity in the United States, particularly since the release of Disney's Frozen.
Similar Names
Ella, Ayla, Isla, Elena, Alba, Etta, Celia
Variants
- Elsie
- Elza
International Variants
- Elza (Hungarian)
- Elsa (Spanish)
- Elise (French)
Famous people named Elsa
Elsa Schiaparelli was an Italian fashion designer known for her surrealist designs.
Elsa Lanchester was an English actress famous for her role as the Bride of Frankenstein.
Elsa Pataky is a Spanish actress and model, recognized for her role in the Fast & Furious franchise.
Elsa Hosk is a Swedish model and actress, known for her work with Victoria's Secret.
Fictional characters named Elsa
Elsa is a character in Disney's Frozen, known for her magical ice powers.
Elsa is a character in the animated film Frozen II, where she embarks on a journey of self-discovery.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Elsa was first seen in the United States in 1880. Elsa has ranked as high as #553 nationally which occurred in 2014 and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Elsa has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Elsa (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 45 | |
TX | 35 | |
FL | 21 | |
NY | 20 | |
NJ | 11 | |
IL | 10 | |
WA | 9 | |
OH | 8 | |
MA | 7 | |
VA | 7 | |
MD | 7 | |
AZ | 7 | |
MN | 6 | |
WI | 6 | |
GA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 20 |
1881 | 25 |
1882 | 29 |
1883 | 35 |
1884 | 51 |
1885 | 66 |
1886 | 59 |
1887 | 61 |
1888 | 87 |
1889 | 104 |
1890 | 106 |
1891 | 102 |
1892 | 142 |
1893 | 104 |
1894 | 137 |
1895 | 160 |
1896 | 129 |
1897 | 128 |
1898 | 111 |
1899 | 90 |
1900 | 102 |
1901 | 94 |
1902 | 91 |
1903 | 87 |
1904 | 75 |
1905 | 75 |
1906 | 84 |
1907 | 86 |
1908 | 93 |
1909 | 77 |
1910 | 80 |
1911 | 103 |
1912 | 120 |
1913 | 131 |
1914 | 166 |
1915 | 237 |
1916 | 201 |
1917 | 198 |
1918 | 173 |
1919 | 169 |
1920 | 184 |
1921 | 154 |
1922 | 149 |
1923 | 138 |
1924 | 140 |
1925 | 141 |
1926 | 136 |
1927 | 138 |
1928 | 158 |
1929 | 128 |
1930 | 137 |
1931 | 140 |
1932 | 130 |
1933 | 124 |
1934 | 110 |
1935 | 113 |
1936 | 130 |
1937 | 129 |
1938 | 125 |
1939 | 151 |
1940 | 122 |
1941 | 142 |
1942 | 136 |
1943 | 139 |
1944 | 119 |
1945 | 126 |
1946 | 113 |
1947 | 134 |
1948 | 138 |
1949 | 137 |
1950 | 154 |
1951 | 178 |
1952 | 216 |
1953 | 207 |
1954 | 248 |
1955 | 289 |
1956 | 309 |
1957 | 340 |
1958 | 287 |
1959 | 280 |
1960 | 279 |
1961 | 285 |
1962 | 276 |
1963 | 286 |
1964 | 282 |
1965 | 274 |
1966 | 295 |
1967 | 246 |
1968 | 243 |
1969 | 280 |
1970 | 298 |
1971 | 279 |
1972 | 263 |
1973 | 253 |
1974 | 254 |
1975 | 255 |
1976 | 269 |
1977 | 245 |
1978 | 225 |
1979 | 210 |
1980 | 244 |
1981 | 240 |
1982 | 206 |
1983 | 235 |
1984 | 216 |
1985 | 192 |
1986 | 199 |
1987 | 171 |
1988 | 170 |
1989 | 209 |
1990 | 242 |
1991 | 220 |
1992 | 229 |
1993 | 197 |
1994 | 227 |
1995 | 222 |
1996 | 228 |
1997 | 196 |
1998 | 200 |
1999 | 236 |
2000 | 240 |
2001 | 247 |
2002 | 283 |
2003 | 349 |
2004 | 308 |
2005 | 350 |
2006 | 350 |
2007 | 393 |
2008 | 413 |
2009 | 426 |
2010 | 487 |
2011 | 499 |
2012 | 542 |
2013 | 566 |
2014 | 1,140 |
2015 | 658 |
2016 | 477 |
2017 | 425 |
2018 | 305 |
2019 | 350 |
2020 | 284 |
2021 | 275 |
2022 | 264 |
2023 | 246 |
2024 | 280 |