Ellison
girl name#1065 in 2025Ellison entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #837 in 2021, ranks #1065 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1914–2025
#1065
rank today
#837
peak (2021)
228
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3188 |
| 1950s | #6245 |
| 1960s | #5944 |
| 1970s | #7535 |
| 1980s | #8443 |
| 1990s | #5692 |
| 2000s | #1929 |
| 2010s | #984 |
| 2020s | #1002 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ellison has been most popular in TX, SC, TN.
Living bearers
About 5,600 people named Ellison are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ellison is a kid of about 10 — 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 Ellison in 2025?
- Ellison ranks #1065 among US girl names in 2025, with 228 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ellison most popular?
- Ellison peaked in 2021, reaching #837 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ellison with classmates?
- Ellison will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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