Elsa Brauer

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Elsa Brauer — English
43K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Elsa Brauer is a name that combines English origins. The first name Elsa is a feminine given name of English origin. Elsa is a female name mostly used in the Scandinavian countries. Originally Elsa was simply a short form for the biblical name Elisabeth and some of its variants: Elisabet, Elisabetta and Elizabeth. The first recorded mentions of the name were in Sweden at the 15th century. The name became generally used after the 19th century. After the release of Disney's Frozen at the end of 2013, in which a main character is named Elsa, the name became more popular in different countries across the world. The surname Brauer: Alfred Brauer (1894–1985), German-American mathematician, brother of Richard Arik Brauer (1929–2021), Austrian painter, poet, and actor, father of Timna Brauer August Brauer (1863–1917), German zoologist Cole Brauer (born 1994), American sailor Erich Brauer (1895–1942), German illustrator, ethnographer, and ethnologist Friedrich Moritz Brauer (1832–1904), Austrian entomologist and museum director Georg Brauer (1908–2001), German chemist Helga Brauer (1936–1991) was a of Schlager singer of the GDR. Elsa is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 43K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Elsa reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Elsa

English

Elsa is a female name mostly used in the Scandinavian countries. Originally Elsa was simply a short form for the biblical name Elisabeth and some of its variants: Elisabet, Elisabetta and Elizabeth. The first recorded mentions of the name were in Sweden at the 15th century. The name became generally used after the 19th century. After the release of Disney's Frozen at the end of 2013, in which a main character is named Elsa, the name became more popular in different countries across the world.

Surname: Brauer

English

Alfred Brauer (1894–1985), German-American mathematician, brother of Richard Arik Brauer (1929–2021), Austrian painter, poet, and actor, father of Timna Brauer August Brauer (1863–1917), German zoologist Cole Brauer (born 1994), American sailor Erich Brauer (1895–1942), German illustrator, ethnographer, and ethnologist Friedrich Moritz Brauer (1832–1904), Austrian entomologist and museum director Georg Brauer (1908–2001), German chemist Helga Brauer (1936–1991) was a of Schlager singer of the GDR.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Elsa is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 50%
United Kingdom 28%
Australia 13%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Elsa by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Elsa Brauer

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Elsa Brauer:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Elsa?
The first name Elsa originates from English. Elsa is a female name mostly used in the Scandinavian countries. Originally Elsa was simply a short form for the biblical name Elisabeth and some of its variants: Elisabet, Elisabetta and Elizabeth. The first recorded mentions of the name were in Sweden at the 15th century. The name became generally used after the 19th century. After the release of Disney's Frozen at the end of 2013, in which a main character is named Elsa, the name became more popular in different countries across the world.
When was Elsa most popular?
The name Elsa reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Brauer?
The surname Brauer originates from English. Alfred Brauer (1894–1985), German-American mathematician, brother of Richard Arik Brauer (1929–2021), Austrian painter, poet, and actor, father of Timna Brauer August Brauer (1863–1917), German zoologist Cole Brauer (born 1994), American sailor Erich Brauer (1895–1942), German illustrator, ethnographer, and ethnologist Friedrich Moritz Brauer (1832–1904), Austrian entomologist and museum director Georg Brauer (1908–2001), German chemist Helga Brauer (1936–1991) was a of Schlager singer of the GDR.
How common is the surname Brauer?
The surname Brauer is shared by approximately 5K people worldwide.
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