Ellis
Peaked at #155 nationally in 1899, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Ellis has been recorded 12% of the time for girls and 88% of the time for boys.
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Ellis — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#597
in 2021
Current rank
#697
in 2024
Years tracked
119
1883–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1883, Ellis reached its peak popularity for girls in 2021, ranking #597 nationally with 501 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #1076 (2014) to #697 (2024) — a 35% improvement.
As of 2024, Ellis ranks #697 nationally for girls, with 404 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #697 | 404 |
| 2023 | #750 | 375 |
| 2022 | #696 | 422 |
| 2021 | #597 | 501 |
| 2020 | #618 | 472 |
| 2019 | #717 | 398 |
| 2018 | #774 | 352 |
| 2017 | #743 | 380 |
Ellis — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#155
in 1899
Current rank
#273
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Ellis reached its peak popularity for boys in 1899, ranking #155 nationally with 98 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #443 (2014) to #273 (2024) — a 38% improvement.
As of 2024, Ellis ranks #273 nationally for boys, with 1,250 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #273 | 1,250 |
| 2023 | #274 | 1,230 |
| 2022 | #307 | 1,094 |
| 2021 | #320 | 1,037 |
| 2020 | #326 | 1,010 |
| 2019 | #342 | 976 |
| 2018 | #318 | 1,063 |
| 2017 | #311 | 1,109 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Ellis most popular?
Ellis was most popular in 1899, when it ranked #155 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Ellis becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Ellis?
At least 55,901 babies have been recorded with the name Ellis in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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