Elsa Wimmer

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Elsa Wimmer — English
43K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Elsa Wimmer 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 Wimmer: Andreas Wimmer, Swiss sociologist, Lieber Professor of Sociology and Political Philosophy at Columbia University Bill Wimmer, American railroad executive who worked in operations for the Union Pacific Railroad Boniface Wimmer (1809–1887), German monk who founded the first Benedictine monastery in the United States Brian Wimmer (born 1959), American actor Carina Wimmer (born 1995), German pistol sport shooter Carl Wimmer (born 1975), former member of the Utah House of Representatives Carolus Wimmer (born 1948), German-Venezuelan communist politician and university professor Chris Wimmer (born 1. 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: Wimmer

English

Andreas Wimmer, Swiss sociologist, Lieber Professor of Sociology and Political Philosophy at Columbia University Bill Wimmer, American railroad executive who worked in operations for the Union Pacific Railroad Boniface Wimmer (1809–1887), German monk who founded the first Benedictine monastery in the United States Brian Wimmer (born 1959), American actor Carina Wimmer (born 1995), German pistol sport shooter Carl Wimmer (born 1975), former member of the Utah House of Representatives Carolus Wimmer (born 1948), German-Venezuelan communist politician and university professor Chris Wimmer (born 1.

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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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Numerology

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

1
Expression Number

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

2
Soul Urge Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

8
Personality Number

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

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 Wimmer?
The surname Wimmer originates from English. Andreas Wimmer, Swiss sociologist, Lieber Professor of Sociology and Political Philosophy at Columbia University Bill Wimmer, American railroad executive who worked in operations for the Union Pacific Railroad Boniface Wimmer (1809–1887), German monk who founded the first Benedictine monastery in the United States Brian Wimmer (born 1959), American actor Carina Wimmer (born 1995), German pistol sport shooter Carl Wimmer (born 1975), former member of the Utah House of Representatives Carolus Wimmer (born 1948), German-Venezuelan communist politician and university professor Chris Wimmer (born 1.
How common is the surname Wimmer?
The surname Wimmer is shared by approximately 6K people worldwide.
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