Else Name Popularity and Statistics
Else is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Else?
Else is spelled E-L-S-E. The name has 4 letters.
Else Popularity in 2020
Rank#15,088
Recorded Births5
- Girls usage rose 451 places to #15,088 and recorded the same number of births compared with 2019.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Else Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1959 through 2020. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Girls | 5 | #15,088 |
| 2019 | Girls | 5 | #15,539 |
| 2018 | Girls | 7 | #12,464 |
| 2017 | Girls | 6 | #14,124 |
| 2013 | Girls | 12 | #9,036 |
| 2012 | Girls | 9 | #11,257 |
| 2011 | Girls | 7 | #13,347 |
| 2010 | Girls | 6 | #14,959 |
| 2009 | Girls | 6 | #15,242 |
| 2008 | Girls | 6 | #15,405 |
| 2007 | Girls | 8 | #12,676 |
| 2006 | Girls | 6 | #15,152 |
| 2005 | Girls | 10 | #10,128 |
| 2004 | Girls | 5 | #16,099 |
| 2002 | Girls | 10 | #9,482 |
| 2001 | Girls | 6 | #13,521 |
| 2000 | Girls | 10 | #9,163 |
| 1999 | Girls | 8 | #10,345 |
| 1994 | Girls | 6 | #11,778 |
| 1978 | Girls | 5 | #9,750 |
| 1974 | Girls | 6 | #7,680 |
| 1968 | Girls | 6 | #6,246 |
| 1962 | Girls | 5 | #6,578 |
| 1959 | Girls | 6 | #5,566 |
When Was Else Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1935 · Girls
14 recorded births
National rank #2,206
1932 · Girls
14 recorded births
National rank #2,235
1928 · Girls
13 recorded births
National rank #2,497
1919 · Girls
13 recorded births
National rank #2,515
Where Else Ranked Highest in 1935
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NY | #558 | 7 |