Ellie
Ellie first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2024, when 6,317 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 6,176.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Ellie popular?
Near its peak Ellie is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2024.
| 2020s | 35,725 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 43,240 | |
| 2000s | 17,025 | |
| 1990s | 3,559 | |
| 1980s | 767 | |
| 1970s | 567 | |
| 1960s | 576 | |
| 1950s | 542 | |
| 1940s | 395 | |
| 1930s | 441 | |
| 1920s | 767 | |
| 1910s | 781 | |
| 1900s | 533 | |
| 1890s | 453 | |
| 1880s | 306 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Ellie mean?
Ellie is an English short form of Eleanor, Ellen and Elizabeth, associated with “light.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ellie mean?
Ellie means Light. Ellie is an English short form of Eleanor, Ellen and Elizabeth, associated with “light.”
What is the origin of the name Ellie?
Ellie is of English origin.
How do you pronounce Ellie?
Ellie is pronounced “EL-ee.”
Is Ellie a boy or a girl name?
Ellie is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Ellie a popular name right now?
Ellie is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2024.
How popular is the name Ellie?
In 2025, Ellie ranked #24 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Ellie most popular?
Ellie was most popular in 2024, when about 6,317 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Ellie?
Names similar to Ellie include Ivy, Willow, Hazel, Scarlett, Everly.
What names go well with Ellie?
English names that pair well with Ellie include Edward, Mason, Robin, Jack, Jackson.