2,596births recorded
4Countries
1Variants
2018Peak · Scotland
#387Scotland 2025
Elspeth is a girl name family recorded 2,596 times in 4 countries since 1914. It ranks highest today in Scotland (#387 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Scotland in 2018, at 35.5 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Elspeth
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elspeth | English | 1,272 | 🏴 England & Wales | #997 | 2016 | ▼ 13 % |
| Elspeth | English | 919 | 🇺🇸 United States | #7491 | 1984 | ▲ 20 % |
| Elspeth | English | 392 | 🏴 Scotland | #387 | 2018 | ▼ 19 % |
| Elspeth | English | 13 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1983 | – |
Questions about Elspeth
How popular is the name Elspeth?
In 2025 it ranked #387 in Scotland. Official registers record 2,596 births across 4 countries.
When was Elspeth most popular?
It peaked in Scotland in 2018, at 35.5 births per 100,000.
Is Elspeth a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Elspeth is a girl name.