Ellen
Peaked at #58 nationally in 1946, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Ellen has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Ellen — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#58
in 1946
Current rank
#1028
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Ellen reached its peak popularity for girls in 1946, ranking #58 nationally with 5,237 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #656 (2014) to #1028 (2024) — a 36% drop.
As of 2024, Ellen ranks #1028 nationally for girls, with 244 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,028 | 244 |
| 2023 | #1,051 | 239 |
| 2022 | #1,016 | 255 |
| 2021 | #920 | 289 |
| 2020 | #809 | 336 |
| 2019 | #797 | 347 |
| 2018 | #765 | 356 |
| 2017 | #735 | 385 |
Ellen — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#785
in 1885
Last ranked
#7935
in 1993
Years tracked
73
1884–1993
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1884, Ellen reached its peak popularity for boys in 1885, ranking #785 nationally with 7 babies given the name that year.
Ellen hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1993, when it stood at #7935.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | #7,935 | 6 |
| 1990 | #6,635 | 7 |
| 1989 | #5,302 | 9 |
| 1988 | #7,624 | 5 |
| 1987 | #7,299 | 5 |
| 1986 | #5,002 | 8 |
| 1984 | #5,135 | 7 |
| 1983 | #6,550 | 5 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Ellen most popular?
Ellen was most popular in 1946, when it ranked #58 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Ellen becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Ellen?
At least 275,793 babies have been recorded with the name Ellen in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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