Elzena
A girl's name with 149 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Elzena is a three-syllable girl's name with a open, warm sound — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. With only 149 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Elzena is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Elzena is a girl's baby name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Elza or Elzira, forms of Elsa or Elizabeth, of Hebrew origin meaning 'God is my oath.' The -zena ending gives it an exotic, slightly Middle Eastern warmth.
EtymologyShow more
Elzena's linguistic roots are not definitively traced to a single tradition. For names recorded as far back as 1909, the lack of a clear origin label often means the name predates modern naming databases or belongs to a tradition not yet well-cataloged in English-language references.
What the data does show: Elzena has 149 recorded U.S. births as a girl's name, with its open, warm ending a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Elzena has 22+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1909.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 6 | ▼ |
| 1940s | 19 | ▲ |
| 1930s | 18 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 65 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 31 | ▲ |
| 1900s | 5 | — |
The Story of Elzena
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1926, Elzena is a name steeped in history. Girls named Elzena are most likely born between 1916 and 1936.
How rare is Elzena?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Elzena is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1909, peaked in the 1920s with 65 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Elzena by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(22 years, 1909–1962)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 5 | #6861 |
| 1952 | 6 | #5089 |
| 1946 | 6 | #4594 |
| 1944 | 5 | #4772 |
| 1941 | 8 | #3340 |
| 1939 | 5 | #4437 |
| 1937 | 6 | #3939 |
| 1932 | 7 | #3679 |
| 1929 | 8 | #3480 |
| 1928 | 6 | #4341 |
| 1927 | 7 | #3982 |
| 1926 | 11 | #2933 |
| 1925 | 8 | #3782 |
| 1924 | 9 | #3476 |
| 1923 | 5 | #5179 |
| 1922 | 5 | #5235 |
| 1921 | 6 | #4645 |
| 1919 | 5 | #5031 |
| 1918 | 8 | #3605 |
| 1917 | 8 | #3443 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1909–1962