Else
Girl nameElse has been given to 514 babies in the U.S. since 1884. It peaked in 1932.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
514
Peak year
1932 (14 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1884
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Else — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Else.
Sibling name ideas for Else
Same era and popularity as Else, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Else?
Else has been given to 514 babies in the U.S. since 1884. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Else peak?
Else peaked in 1932, when 14 babies were given the name.
Is Else a girl or boy name?
Else is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Else are girls).
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