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Elzie originated as a diminutive form of names like Elizabeth or Lazarus. While it shares the same Hebrew roots as the more common 'Elsie', its usage has historically been more gender-neutral in the United States.
Less common today
Elzie isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,825 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Cartoonist and creator of Popeye
NASCAR pioneer known as Buck Baker
First African American mayor of Arlington, Texas
