Find out how popular the first name Elzie has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Elzie by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Elzie is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 75% of people named Elzie being male.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 11 female babies and 6 male babies born with the name Elzie.

It's also interesting to see that despite Elzie being historically a mostly male name, the most recent data from 2023 shows a shift in the trend, with more female babies being named Elzie.

The history of the first name Elzie

The given name Elzie is an English variant of the Hebrew name Elijah, which means "my God is Yahweh" or "Jehovah is God." It is believed to have originated in the 9th century BCE during the reign of the Israelite kings Ahab and Jezebel. The name Elijah is derived from the elements "El," meaning God, and "Yah," a shortened form of the Hebrew name for God, Yahweh.

Elzie is a relatively uncommon name, but it has been used throughout history, particularly in the United States. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Elzie dates back to the late 19th century, when Elzie Crisler Segar was born in 1894. He was an American cartoonist best known for creating the beloved comic strip "Popeye."

Another notable figure named Elzie was Elzie C. Higginbottom, an American businessman and politician who served as the 19th Lieutenant Governor of Indiana from 1945 to 1949. He was born in 1892 and played a significant role in shaping the state's economic policies during his tenure.

In the realm of literature, Elzie is the name of a character in the novel "The Man Who Lived Underground" by Richard Wright, published in 1942. The novel explores themes of racism and social injustice in the United States.

Moving further back in history, Elzie Reeder Biles was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Born in 1843, he served in the Union Army and was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery during the Battle of Stones River in 1862.

Another notable individual named Elzie was Elzie K. Higginbottom, an American inventor and engineer who lived from 1918 to 2008. He is credited with developing several innovative agricultural machines, including a self-propelled cotton picker, which revolutionized the cotton industry.

While the name Elzie is not as common as its Hebrew counterpart Elijah, it has a rich history dating back to ancient times and has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, politicians, soldiers, and inventors.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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