Will my child share the name Elsie-Mae with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 90 UK babies named Elsie-Mae per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Elsie-Mae in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Elsie-Mae becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Elsie-Mae has been fairly steady, ranked #444 in 2025 against #486 in 2020. Its best recorded position was #427 in 2022.

Is Elsie-Mae a good choice for a distinctive name?

Elsie-Mae is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Elsie-Mae a popular baby name in the United States?

Elsie-Mae does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Elsie-Mae is a distinctive choice, ranked #444 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Elsie-Mae in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#444

About the Name Elsie-Mae

Elsie-Mae is steadily gaining in popularity, up 39 places over the past five years. Its best recorded rank was #427 in 2022, and it currently sits at #447. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2006.

Elsie-Mae is fairly common in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Elsie-Mae in their class.