Ellis
girl name#682 in 2025Ellis entered the US charts in 1883, peaked at #597 in 2021, ranks #682 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1883–2025
#682
rank today
#597
peak (2021)
415
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #972 |
| 1890s | #1253 |
| 1900s | #1499 |
| 1910s | #1935 |
| 1920s | #2153 |
| 1930s | #2386 |
| 1940s | #2871 |
| 1950s | #3985 |
| 1960s | #5874 |
| 1970s | #8167 |
| 1980s | #6993 |
| 1990s | #4212 |
| 2000s | #2577 |
| 2010s | #1010 |
| 2020s | #674 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ellis has been most popular in TX, CA, GA.
Living bearers
About 6,700 people named Ellis are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ellis is a kid of about 7 — 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 Ellis in 2025?
- Ellis ranks #682 among US girl names in 2025, with 415 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ellis most popular?
- Ellis peaked in 2021, reaching #597 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ellis with classmates?
- Ellis will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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