Ellie
Peaked at #21 nationally in 2024, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Ellie has been recorded 99% of the time for girls and 1% of the time for boys.
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Ellie — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#21
in 2024
Current rank
#21
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Ellie reached its peak popularity for girls in 2024, ranking #21 nationally with 6,306 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #55 (2014) to #21 (2024) — a 62% improvement.
As of 2024, Ellie ranks #21 nationally for girls, with 6,306 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #21 | 6,306 |
| 2023 | #27 | 5,968 |
| 2022 | #33 | 5,784 |
| 2021 | #30 | 5,864 |
| 2020 | #29 | 5,601 |
| 2019 | #35 | 5,430 |
| 2018 | #36 | 5,221 |
| 2017 | #44 | 5,019 |
Ellie — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#530
in 1891
Current rank
#12805
in 2024
Years tracked
101
1883–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1883, Ellie reached its peak popularity for boys in 1891, ranking #530 nationally with 12 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #6753 (2014) to #12805 (2024) — a 47% drop.
As of 2024, Ellie ranks #12805 nationally for boys, with 5 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #12,805 | 5 |
| 2023 | #12,769 | 5 |
| 2022 | #9,221 | 8 |
| 2021 | #12,682 | 5 |
| 2020 | #8,253 | 9 |
| 2019 | #11,166 | 6 |
| 2018 | #7,762 | 10 |
| 2017 | #10,002 | 7 |
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 Ellie most popular?
Ellie was most popular in 2024, when it ranked #21 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Ellie becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Ellie?
At least 100,646 babies have been recorded with the name Ellie in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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