Elsie Drews

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Elsie Drews — Scottish
171K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Elsie Drews is a name that combines Scottish origins. The first name Elsie is a feminine given name of Scottish origin. Elsie is a feminine given name, a diminutive form of Elspeth, a Scottish version of Elizabeth. It has been in use in the Anglosphere as an independent name since the 1800s. The name has increased in usage in English-speaking countries in recent years. The surname Drews: Arthur Drews (1863-1935), German writer, historian and philosopher Annie Drews (born 1993), American volleyball player Berta Drews (1901-1987), German film actress Bill Drews (1870-1938), German lawyer and Prussian Minister of the Interior Carl Drews (1894–1983), German cinematographer Dani Drews (born 1999), American volleyball player Egon Drews (1926–2011), West German flatwater canoer Frank Drews (1916-1972), American baseball player Günter Drews (born 1967), German footballer Jürgen Drews (born 1945), German Schlager singer, musician, songwriter, actor and restaurateur Karl Drews (1920–196. Elsie is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 171K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Elsie reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Elsie

Scottish

Elsie is a feminine given name, a diminutive form of Elspeth, a Scottish version of Elizabeth. It has been in use in the Anglosphere as an independent name since the 1800s. The name has increased in usage in English-speaking countries in recent years.

Surname: Drews

English

Arthur Drews (1863-1935), German writer, historian and philosopher Annie Drews (born 1993), American volleyball player Berta Drews (1901-1987), German film actress Bill Drews (1870-1938), German lawyer and Prussian Minister of the Interior Carl Drews (1894–1983), German cinematographer Dani Drews (born 1999), American volleyball player Egon Drews (1926–2011), West German flatwater canoer Frank Drews (1916-1972), American baseball player Günter Drews (born 1967), German footballer Jürgen Drews (born 1945), German Schlager singer, musician, songwriter, actor and restaurateur Karl Drews (1920–196.

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Notable People Named Elsie Drews

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 Elsie Drews:

11
Expression Number

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

6
Soul Urge Number

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

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

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 Elsie?
The first name Elsie originates from Scottish. Elsie is a feminine given name, a diminutive form of Elspeth, a Scottish version of Elizabeth. It has been in use in the Anglosphere as an independent name since the 1800s. The name has increased in usage in English-speaking countries in recent years.
When was Elsie most popular?
The name Elsie reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Drews?
The surname Drews originates from English. Arthur Drews (1863-1935), German writer, historian and philosopher Annie Drews (born 1993), American volleyball player Berta Drews (1901-1987), German film actress Bill Drews (1870-1938), German lawyer and Prussian Minister of the Interior Carl Drews (1894–1983), German cinematographer Dani Drews (born 1999), American volleyball player Egon Drews (1926–2011), West German flatwater canoer Frank Drews (1916-1972), American baseball player Günter Drews (born 1967), German footballer Jürgen Drews (born 1945), German Schlager singer, musician, songwriter, actor and restaurateur Karl Drews (1920–196.
What are the origins of the name Elsie Drews?
The name Elsie Drews combines two different traditions: the first name Elsie has Scottish roots, while the surname Drews originates from English.
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