Ellie
girl name#24 in 2025Ellie entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #21 in 2024, ranks #24 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.
Popularity 1880–2025
#24
rank today
#21
peak (2024)
6,176
babies in 2025
rising
a fast riser climbing the charts
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #366 |
| 1890s | #415 |
| 1900s | #466 |
| 1910s | #667 |
| 1920s | #849 |
| 1930s | #1073 |
| 1940s | #1333 |
| 1950s | #1370 |
| 1960s | #1525 |
| 1970s | #1747 |
| 1980s | #1639 |
| 1990s | #716 |
| 2000s | #212 |
| 2010s | #62 |
| 2020s | #27 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ellie has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 102,000 people named Ellie are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ellie is a kid of about 9 — 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 Ellie in 2025?
- Ellie ranks #24 among US girl names in 2025, with 6,176 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ellie most popular?
- Ellie peaked in 2024, reaching #21 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ellie with classmates?
- Ellie will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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