Elsa
Pronunciation: [ EHLS-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Elsa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1959.
Over 16 babies have been named Elsa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Elsa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,876 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,876
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Elsa is also used as a girl name, ranked #939.
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About the Name Elsa
Elsa is a boy name .
Is Elsa a boy or girl name? Elsa is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #38,876 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #939. Elsa is more commonly used as a girl name.
Elsa is currently ranked #38,876 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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Sources
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