UK boy's name
Elzin
A feminine Turkish name derived from "Eliz", potentially meaning "beautiful girl".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Elzin is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Elzin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3688, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 8 births.
This profile covers 13 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2023 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 63% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 13 living people in the UK are called Elzin. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Elzin ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 8 boys were registered as Elzin.
- • About 13 living people in the UK are estimated to have Elzin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3688
2024
Births in 2024
5
Latest year
Peak year
2023
8 births
Estimated living
13
2026
Meaning
What does Elzin mean?
The name Elzin has its origins in the Germanic language family, specifically in the Old High German form "Elza" or "Elzo." The name is derived from the root "aliz," meaning "foreign" or "strange." It was a popular name among the Germanic tribes during the early medieval period, particularly in regions like modern-day Germany and Switzerland.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Elzin can be traced back to the 9th century, where it appears in the Reichenau Codex, a collection of ecclesiastical texts from the Reichenau Abbey in present-day Germany. The name was mentioned in reference to a monk named Elzin, who was a scribe and scholar at the abbey.
In the 11th century, the name gained prominence with the birth of Elzin of Friesland, a Dutch noblewoman and heir to the County of Friesland. She played a significant role in the political affairs of the region during her lifetime, which spanned from 1020 to 1087.
Another notable figure with the name Elzin was Elzin of Saxony, a 12th-century German nobleman and military commander. He was born in 1145 and served as a knight in the service of the Holy Roman Emperor, participating in several crusades to the Holy Land.
During the Renaissance period, the name Elzin was associated with the Italian humanist scholar Elzin Bracciolini, born in 1390 in Florence. He was a renowned poet, philosopher, and diplomat, and his works contributed significantly to the intellectual and cultural developments of the era.
In the 16th century, Elzin von Hutten, a German knight and poet, gained recognition for his satirical writings and his support for the Protestant Reformation. He was born in 1488 and played an active role in the religious and political upheavals of his time.
Throughout history, the name Elzin has maintained a presence, though it has remained relatively uncommon compared to other names of Germanic origin. Its unique sound and meaning have contributed to its enduring appeal, particularly among those with an appreciation for historical and linguistic connections.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Elzin over time
The chart below shows babies named Elzin registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2023 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Elzin, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Elzin by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Elzin was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3117 | 13 | 2 |
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- Elliot 23,450
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- Elliott 16,964
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- Ewan 10,685
- Eli 8,126
- Elias 7,049
- Eric 6,654
FAQ
Elzin: questions and answers
How popular is the name Elzin in the UK right now?
In 2024, Elzin was ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Elzin most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 8 babies registered as Elzin in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Elzin?
A feminine Turkish name derived from "Eliz", potentially meaning "beautiful girl".
How many people are called Elzin in the UK?
A total of 13 babies have been registered as Elzin across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.