How Many People Are Named Elspeth?
Complete statistics for the name Elspeth: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Elspeth, a very rare female name, is held by just 816 people in the US today, making up 1 in 404,545 Americans. With its peak popularity in 1984, it's now seen as a modern choice, with nearly half of those named Elspeth being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 4 symbolizes stability and practicality.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 35All 904 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: 1984Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Elspeth Through the Generations
Elspeth has been a name on the rise, especially among younger generations. Born in 1984, the year it peaked with 39 births, many of today's Elspeths are part of the newer generation, with 407 under 30 years old. This makes it a genuinely modern name, with a significant portion of its bearers still in their early adulthood, contributing to its growing trend.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Elspeth's Scottish roots
📄 About the Name Elspeth
How Many People Have the Name Elspeth?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 816 people in the United States currently share the name Elspeth. That works out to roughly 1 in every 404,545 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Elspeth a Common or Rare Name?
Elspeth 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 Elspeth Mean?
Elspeth means "creative variant of Elspet" and comes from Scottish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Elspeth in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Elspeth Most Popular?
The name Elspeth reached peak popularity in 1984, with 39 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Elspeth?
Approximately 816 people named Elspeth live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 904. That works out to roughly 1 in 404,545 Americans.
Is Elspeth a rare name?
Elspeth is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 404,545 Americans has this name.
What does the name Elspeth mean?
Elspeth means "creative variant of Elspet" and comes from Scottish origins.
Is Elspeth more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Elspeth are male and 100% are female.
When was Elspeth most popular?
Elspeth peaked in 1984 with 39 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.