Elsa Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Elsa originates from Hebrew, meaning 'God is my oath'. It evolved from Elisheba to Elizabeth and then to Elsa. The name is associated with strong and independent traits, and it has biblical relevance through the figure of Elisheba. Elsa has gained significant popularity in contemporary culture, particularly influenced by the character in 'Frozen'.
The name Elsa is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Elsa has been stalled for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Elsa' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7545th out of 7545 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7201st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 9331st out of 10718 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 487th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 604th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 611th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 637th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 861st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 768th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 665th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Elsa' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Elsa"
Pronunciation
/ˈɛlsə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Elsa is derived from the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning 'God is my oath'. It is often considered a diminutive form of Elizabeth.
Meaning
God is my oath
Language Evolution
Elisheba, Elizabeth, Elsa
Biblical Background
The name has biblical roots, as Elisheba was the wife of Aaron in the Old Testament.
Historical Usage
Elsa gained popularity in the 19th century and saw a significant rise in usage during the 20th century, particularly due to cultural influences such as literature and film.
Variants & Derivatives
Elsie, Elisa, Elise
Modern Popularity & Image
In recent years, the name Elsa has become highly popular, especially due to the character Elsa from Disney's 'Frozen', evoking images of strength, independence, and magic.
Famous People
Elsa Lanchester, Elsa Pataky, Elsa Schiaparelli
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Elsa"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Elsa"
"Elsa" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 7545th of 7545 | 5 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 7201st of 7552 | 6 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 9331st of 10718 | 10 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 487th of 9107 | 3,520 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 604th of 9204 | 2,359 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 611th of 12526 | 4,438 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 637th of 19264 | 4,133 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 861st of 27321 | 3,403 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 768th of 35406 | 5,519 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 665th of 30306 | 5,270 |
Regional Popularity of "Elsa" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Elsa" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
31.57% 447th/1416 |
24.22% 334th/1379 |
40.91% 968th/2366 |
40.02% 457th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
43.21% 668th/1546 |
24.81% 386th/1556 |
35.91% 845th/2353 |
36.85% 570th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
39.69% 884th/2227 |
24.90% 605th/2430 |
19.07% 544th/2853 |
17.66% 490th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
34.87% 1024th/2937 |
21.96% 765th/3483 |
16.80% 591st/3518 |
10.91% 441st/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
31.02% 1143rd/3685 |
23.06% 1032nd/4475 |
17.79% 924th/5194 |
9.67% 611th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
13.95% 639th/4582 |
13.90% 718th/5164 |
16.00% 1170th/7313 |
8.51% 635th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
15.81% 630th/3984 |
14.60% 655th/4487 |
12.71% 867th/6822 |
8.37% 525th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Elsa"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Elsa" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.