Ellery
girl name#1207 in 2025Ellery entered the US charts in 1959, peaked at #1018 in 2014, ranks #1207 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1959–2025
#1207
rank today
#1018
peak (2014)
188
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #6245 |
| 1960s | #6767 |
| 1970s | #7995 |
| 1980s | #7420 |
| 1990s | #3561 |
| 2000s | #2109 |
| 2010s | #1189 |
| 2020s | #1207 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ellery has been most popular in CA, MI, TX.
Living bearers
About 4,700 people named Ellery are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ellery is a kid of about 11 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ellery in 2025?
- Ellery ranks #1207 among US girl names in 2025, with 188 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ellery most popular?
- Ellery peaked in 2014, reaching #1018 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ellery with classmates?
- Ellery will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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