Ellar
girl nameEllar entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #740 in 1881, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#740
peak (1881)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #833 |
| 1890s | #1337 |
| 1900s | #1257 |
| 1910s | #2157 |
| 1920s | #2839 |
| 1930s | #3442 |
| 1940s | #3526 |
| 1950s | #5260 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Ellar are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Ellar alive today was born around 1917, making them about 108 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ellar in 2025?
- Ellar is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Ellar most popular?
- Ellar peaked in 1881, reaching #740 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ellar with classmates?
- Ellar will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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