How Many People Are Named Else?
Complete statistics for the name Else: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Else is a very rare female name, with only 199 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,659,364 Americans. The majority of these individuals are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents adaptability and versatility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 81All 514 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1932Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Else Through the Generations
Else has been a name through the generations, peaking in popularity in 1932 with 14 births. Today, it's a very rare name, with only 199 people named Else living in the United States. Of those, 132 are under 30, 23 are between 30 and 60, and 359 are over 60, indicating a strong preference among older generations. This trend suggests that Else is slowly declining in usage, but remains a cherished name among certain communities.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Else
Else is a feminine given name, appearing in German, Danish and Norwegian. It is a shortened form of Elisabeth.…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Else's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Else
How Many People Have the Name Else?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,064 people in the United States currently share the name Else. That works out to roughly 1 in every 311,512 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Else a Common or Rare Name?
Else is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Else Mean?
Else means "creative variant of Else" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Else in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Else Most Popular?
The name Else reached peak popularity in 1932, with 14 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Else?
Approximately 1,064 people named Else live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,064. That works out to roughly 1 in 311,512 Americans.
Is Else a rare name?
Else is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 311,512 Americans has this name.
What does the name Else mean?
Else means "creative variant of Else" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Else more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Else are male and 100% are female.
When was Else most popular?
Else peaked in 1932 with 14 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.