Masculine dossier · first seen 1880

Elza

Extinct Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1922
Peak births
68
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Greatest Generation

Quick answers about Elza

How many people are named Elza?

Based on SSA birth records through 1990, an estimated 254 Americans born with the name Elza may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 1990.

How rare is Elza?

Elza has not appeared in SSA records since 1990. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no boys received it in the latest available data.

How old is the typical Elza?

The median age of a living American named Elza is approximately 71 years, with most bearers falling between 62 and 80 years old.

Is Elza still popular?

No. Elza is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 1990.

Where is Elza most common?

Elza has its strongest geographic signal in Kentucky, where it appears 7.3× more often than the national baseline.

1880Peak 19222025
peak 1922 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020
Peak year
1922
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
2,111