Elzie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
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.
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.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Elzie"
Pronunciation
/ˈɛlzi/
Origin
English
Etymology
Elzie is derived from the name Elza, which has Hebrew origins and is often associated with the meaning 'God is my help.'
Meaning
God is my help
Language Evolution
Elza, Elzie
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.
Variants & Derivatives
Elza, Elzey
Modern Popularity & Image
Elzie is viewed as a unique and traditional name, often associated with strength and support.
Famous People
Elzie Segar - Creator of the comic strip Popeye, Elzie Wylie - Noted American artist
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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 |
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18.98% 449th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
64.23% 993rd/1546 |
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28.18% 663rd/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
63.27% 1409th/2227 |
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40.59% 1158th/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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.