Elzie
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
4,516 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1917 Peak Popularity Year
129 Peak Births

Elzie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Elzie is an English name derived from the Hebrew name Elza, meaning 'God is my help.' It has evolved from Elza to Elzie over time. The name is associated with strength and support, and while it does not have biblical relevance, it gained popularity in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly within African American communities. Variants include Elza and Elzey.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Elzie"

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Pronunciation

/ˈɛlzi/

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Origin

English

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Etymology

Elzie is derived from the name Elza, which has Hebrew origins and is often associated with the meaning 'God is my help.'

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Meaning

God is my help

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Language Evolution

Elza, Elzie

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Historical Usage

The name Elzie gained popularity in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, often used in African American communities.

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Variants & Derivatives

Elza, Elzey

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Modern Popularity & Image

Elzie is viewed as a unique and traditional name, often associated with strength and support.

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Famous People

Elzie Segar - Creator of the comic strip Popeye, Elzie Wylie - Noted American artist

📊 Elzie Name Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Elzie Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Less Common name with 129 peak births in 1917

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 16 US states, with strongest presence in Kentucky

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 11 different American generations with varying popularity

🔊 Same Pronunciation Names for "Elzie" - Complete Guide (3 Names)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Elzie"

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 "Elzie"

"Elzie" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 627th of 7545 1,634
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 864th of 6773 987
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 1394th of 7552 589
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 2797th of 10718 203
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 7318th of 16616 71
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 13418th of 24088 43
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 16607th of 23106 20
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 1776th of 9107 387
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 3628th of 9204 116
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 11599th of 12526 7
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 12951st of 30306 75

Regional Popularity of "Elzie" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
55.72%
789th/1416
- 18.98%
449th/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
64.23%
993rd/1546
- 28.18%
663rd/2353
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
63.27%
1409th/2227
- 40.59%
1158th/2853
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - 64.38%
2265th/3518
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Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Elzie" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - 61.96%
1466th/2366
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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)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Elzie"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Elzie" 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.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Elzie" in the United States

The name Elzie is most popular in Kentucky, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South 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, Elzie has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Elzie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 627th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 864th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1394th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2797th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7318th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 13418th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 16607th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1776th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3628th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 11599th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 12951st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Elzie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Infographic: Elzie name meaning, origin, and popularity trends in the United States (US baby name analysis chart)
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