Elspeth is a girl name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.
| Country | Births on record |
|---|---|
| United States since 1880 | 919 births |
| England & Wales since 1996 | 1,235 births |
Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.
Babies named Elspeth per year — England & Wales (1996–2025). England & Wales peaked in 2016 (67/yr) · United States peaked in 1984 (39/yr).
Elspeth reached its peak in 1984, when it was the #3831 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1980s name.
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