Else Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
German
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Else means 'God is my oath' and is a diminutive form of Elizabeth.
Meaning of the Name Else
Else is a feminine name of German origin. It is derived from the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning 'God is my oath'. Else is a diminutive form of Elizabeth and has been popular in Germany and Scandinavia. It is also a character in the famous fairy tale 'Hansel and Gretel'.
Popularity of the Name Else
The popularity for the name Else peaked in popularity in the year 1932 with 14 births, which ranked number 4,229 out of 8,342 unique names for that year. Else had the most female births in 1932 with 14, which ranked number 2,235 out of 5,098 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Else has declined sharply over the last ten years from 9 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%. Among females, Else has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 9 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Else
- 20 Year Trend of Else: -100.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Else: -100.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Else: -100.00%
Popularity of Else by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Else. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Else in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Else is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Else
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