Ellis
boy name#243 in 2025Ellis entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #154 in 1899, ranks #243 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#243
rank today
#154
peak (1899)
1,417
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #181 |
| 1890s | #171 |
| 1900s | #175 |
| 1910s | #193 |
| 1920s | #218 |
| 1930s | #255 |
| 1940s | #290 |
| 1950s | #368 |
| 1960s | #490 |
| 1970s | #640 |
| 1980s | #732 |
| 1990s | #795 |
| 2000s | #818 |
| 2010s | #478 |
| 2020s | #291 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ellis has been most popular in TX, CA, NY.
Living bearers
About 29,000 people named Ellis are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ellis alive today was born around 1957, making them about 68 years old.
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 #243 among US boy names in 2025, with 1,417 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ellis most popular?
- Ellis peaked in 1899, reaching #154 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ellis with classmates?
- Ellis will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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