Ellie
boy nameEllie entered the US charts in 1883, peaked at #524 in 1891, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1883–2025
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rank today
#524
peak (1891)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #798 |
| 1890s | #818 |
| 1900s | #843 |
| 1910s | #1347 |
| 1920s | #1725 |
| 1930s | #1854 |
| 1940s | #2036 |
| 1950s | #2620 |
| 1960s | #3137 |
| 1970s | #4511 |
| 1980s | #6608 |
| 1990s | #8117 |
| 2000s | #9151 |
| 2010s | #9760 |
| 2020s | #10758 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Ellie are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ellie alive today was born around 1929, making them about 96 years old.
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 is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Ellie most popular?
- Ellie peaked in 1891, reaching #524 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ellie with classmates?
- Ellie will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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