Elspeth
3 countries#936 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Elspeth was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,557 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #475 · peaked in 2016 with 81 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,150 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #936 · peaked in 2016 with 67 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
919 births recorded 1914–2025 · currently #7491 · peaked in 1984 with 39 births
Most common in: California, Massachusetts, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
407 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #387 · peaked in 1974 with 18 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Elspeth’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #750 | — |
| 2003 | #876 | ↓126 |
| 2004 | #840 | ↑36 |
| 2005 | #756 | ↑84 |
| 2006 | #783 | ↓27 |
| 2007 | #742 | ↑41 |
| 2008 | #817 | ↓75 |
| 2009 | #821 | ↓4 |
| 2010 | #896 | ↓75 |
| 2011 | #673 | ↑223 |
| 2012 | #722 | ↓49 |
| 2013 | #725 | ↓3 |
| 2014 | #750 | ↓25 |
| 2015 | #794 | ↓44 |
| 2016 | #630 | ↑164 |
| 2017 | #733 | ↓103 |
| 2018 | #745 | ↓12 |
| 2019 | #897 | ↓152 |
| 2020 | #807 | ↑90 |
| 2021 | #936 | ↓129 |
Frequently asked questions about Elspeth
Is Elspeth a popular name?
Yes — Elspeth currently ranks #936 among girls’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Elspeth more common for boys or girls?
Elspeth is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Elspeth most popular?
Elspeth peaked in 2016 in England & Wales, with 67 recorded births that year.
Is Elspeth rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Elspeth’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #582 in 1996 to #936 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Elspeth?
At least 2,476 babies have been recorded with the name Elspeth across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Elspeth popular in more than one country?
Yes — Elspeth appears in official birth records in 3 countries: England & Wales, United States, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Elspeth?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Elspeth include Emelin.
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