Elsa is a distinctive choice, ranked #558 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Elsa in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#558
US Rank #938
About the Name Elsa
Elsa is holding steady in the rankings at #558. It reached its peak of #104 in 2014 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Elsa is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #938 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Elsa
Unlikely. With around 70 UK babies named Elsa per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Elsa in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Elsa has held a stable position around #558 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #104 in 2014 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Elsa is more popular in the UK (#558) than in the US (#938). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Elsa include: Elsa Dreisig — Elsa Dreisig is a French-Danish operatic soprano.; Elsa Oseguera — Elsa Rosalinda Oseguera Amaya is a Honduran journalist.; Elsa Bois — Elsa Bois is a French dancer and choreographer..
Elsa ranks #938 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
70
UK babies named Elsa (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 21 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Elsa
Likely around 1 other Elsa in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Elsa
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Elsa Conrad, nicknamed "Igel" was a German businesswoman and night club entrepreneur. In the 1930s she was arrested and interned at Moringen concentration camp by the Nazi Party and was forced to emigrate, due to her sexuality, political views and Nazi racial laws.