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

Unlikely. With around 31 UK babies named Elsie-May per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Elsie-May in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

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

Elsie-May is declining: down 138 places since 2020, to #1,079 in 2025. It peaked at #714 in 2016.

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

Elsie-May 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-May a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Elsie-May is a distinctive choice, ranked #1079 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Elsie-May in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Elsie-May

Elsie-May has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 219 places in five years. It was most popular in 2016 at #714 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2002.

Elsie-May is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Elsie-May in their class.