Elsa Wilkerson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Elsa Wilkerson — English
43K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Elsa Wilkerson 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 Wilkerson: Aaron Wilkerson (born 1989), American baseball player Brad Wilkerson (born 1977), American baseball player Brandie Wilkerson (born 1992), Canadian beach volleyball player Cathlyn Platt Wilkerson (born 1945), American radical and member of the Weather Underground Curtis Wilkerson (born 1961), American baseball player David Wilkerson (1931–2011), American evangelist David Wilkerson (politician) (born 1969), American politician Doug Wilkerson (1947–2021), American football player Eric Wilkerson (born 1966), American football player Evan Wilkerson, American Paralympic swimmer Gerald Eugene Wilkers. 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: Wilkerson

English

Aaron Wilkerson (born 1989), American baseball player Brad Wilkerson (born 1977), American baseball player Brandie Wilkerson (born 1992), Canadian beach volleyball player Cathlyn Platt Wilkerson (born 1945), American radical and member of the Weather Underground Curtis Wilkerson (born 1961), American baseball player David Wilkerson (1931–2011), American evangelist David Wilkerson (politician) (born 1969), American politician Doug Wilkerson (1947–2021), American football player Eric Wilkerson (born 1966), American football player Evan Wilkerson, American Paralympic swimmer Gerald Eugene Wilkers.

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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 Wilkerson

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 Wilkerson:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

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 Wilkerson?
The surname Wilkerson originates from English. Aaron Wilkerson (born 1989), American baseball player Brad Wilkerson (born 1977), American baseball player Brandie Wilkerson (born 1992), Canadian beach volleyball player Cathlyn Platt Wilkerson (born 1945), American radical and member of the Weather Underground Curtis Wilkerson (born 1961), American baseball player David Wilkerson (1931–2011), American evangelist David Wilkerson (politician) (born 1969), American politician Doug Wilkerson (1947–2021), American football player Eric Wilkerson (born 1966), American football player Evan Wilkerson, American Paralympic swimmer Gerald Eugene Wilkers.
How common is the surname Wilkerson?
The surname Wilkerson is shared by approximately 48K people worldwide.
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