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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Else — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Elsbeth|Elsea
GermanicGirl→ Stable

Else

EL-suh · 2 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #15797 in 2020

Peak: #15797 in 2020

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #15797 in 2020

Peak: #15797 in 2020

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20172020

Rank #15797 · Falling since 2017

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Else scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
GermanicClassicVintage2-syllableSoftGirlEuropeanElisabeth ConnectionEarly 20th CenturyLiterary
Character
quiet independencepractical wisdomunderstated gracethoughtful resilience
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Elses

imaginativecourageousexpressiveinnovativespiritual
STRONG
High confidence

Else is a Germanic girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Else at a Glance
Meaning:From Old High German 'ali' meaning 'other' or 'foreign', used as a diminutive form. Also associated with Elisabeth lineage.
Language root:Old High German · Germanic
Peak rank:#15797 in 2020
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Else Lasker-Schüler
Poet and playwright
Else Kienle
Physician and researcher
Similar Sound
ElsaIlsaIslaAlseElsieElla
Similar Style
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Works well with
OttoGretaStellaAugust◈MabelFelix
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Else · Overview
Summary

Else is a Germanic girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 30/100 ↑ Rising

Strengths
Classic · Vintage character
Else carries a soft, gentle, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
else.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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