Girl nameCurrently #21 in the USRising
Ellie
EL-ee//ˈɛli//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20245 lettersStarts with E
Meaning & origin
Shining light (dim. of Eleanor/Ellen)
Ellie usually functions as an affectionate short form of Eleanor, Ellen, or Elizabeth, all of which carry meanings around light or God's oath, though it is now given as a complete name in its own right. Its warm, approachable sound has made it a top choice on its own merits since the 2000s.
Ellie's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Ellie |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 17 |
| 1881 | 27 |
| 1882 | 37 |
| 1883 | 31 |
| 1884 | 34 |
| 1885 | 31 |
| 1886 | 43 |
| 1887 | 44 |
| 1888 | 48 |
| 1889 | 34 |
| 1890 | 40 |
| 1891 | 50 |
| 1892 | 48 |
| 1893 | 55 |
| 1894 | 53 |
| 1895 | 44 |
| 1896 | 61 |
| 1897 | 50 |
| 1898 | 62 |
| 1899 | 53 |
| 1900 | 76 |
| 1901 | 60 |
| 1902 | 62 |
| 1903 | 54 |
| 1904 | 54 |
| 1905 | 61 |
| 1906 | 62 |
| 1907 | 65 |
| 1908 | 67 |
| 1909 | 52 |
| 1910 | 61 |
| 1911 | 54 |
| 1912 | 77 |
| 1913 | 94 |
| 1914 | 93 |
| 1915 | 118 |
| 1916 | 108 |
| 1917 | 105 |
| 1918 | 148 |
| 1919 | 116 |
| 1920 | 107 |
| 1921 | 102 |
| 1922 | 121 |
| 1923 | 108 |
| 1924 | 113 |
| 1925 | 113 |
| 1926 | 85 |
| 1927 | 93 |
| 1928 | 69 |
| 1929 | 70 |
| 1930 | 81 |
| 1931 | 53 |
| 1932 | 54 |
| 1933 | 61 |
| 1934 | 64 |
| 1935 | 59 |
| 1936 | 57 |
| 1937 | 66 |
| 1938 | 55 |
| 1939 | 50 |
| 1940 | 52 |
| 1941 | 56 |
| 1942 | 50 |
| 1943 | 56 |
| 1944 | 49 |
| 1945 | 53 |
| 1946 | 64 |
| 1947 | 52 |
| 1948 | 57 |
| 1949 | 45 |
| 1950 | 53 |
| 1951 | 53 |
| 1952 | 57 |
| 1953 | 70 |
| 1954 | 63 |
| 1955 | 69 |
| 1956 | 64 |
| 1957 | 53 |
| 1958 | 74 |
| 1959 | 67 |
| 1960 | 74 |
| 1961 | 72 |
| 1962 | 73 |
| 1963 | 83 |
| 1964 | 63 |
| 1965 | 68 |
| 1966 | 46 |
| 1967 | 47 |
| 1968 | 44 |
| 1969 | 53 |
| 1970 | 50 |
| 1971 | 30 |
| 1972 | 47 |
| 1973 | 61 |
| 1974 | 54 |
| 1975 | 76 |
| 1976 | 69 |
| 1977 | 60 |
| 1978 | 57 |
| 1979 | 81 |
| 1980 | 75 |
| 1981 | 81 |
| 1982 | 71 |
| 1983 | 76 |
| 1984 | 62 |
| 1985 | 48 |
| 1986 | 58 |
| 1987 | 87 |
| 1988 | 96 |
| 1989 | 128 |
| 1990 | 178 |
| 1991 | 169 |
| 1992 | 234 |
| 1993 | 255 |
| 1994 | 252 |
| 1995 | 359 |
| 1996 | 374 |
| 1997 | 432 |
| 1998 | 603 |
| 1999 | 708 |
| 2000 | 829 |
| 2001 | 906 |
| 2002 | 1,627 |
| 2003 | 1,736 |
| 2004 | 1,825 |
| 2005 | 1,890 |
| 2006 | 2,003 |
| 2007 | 2,010 |
| 2008 | 2,001 |
| 2009 | 2,234 |
| 2010 | 2,917 |
| 2011 | 3,064 |
| 2012 | 3,395 |
| 2013 | 3,764 |
| 2014 | 4,499 |
| 2015 | 4,879 |
| 2016 | 5,078 |
| 2017 | 5,026 |
| 2018 | 5,231 |
| 2019 | 5,436 |
| 2020 | 5,610 |
| 2021 | 5,869 |
| 2022 | 5,792 |
| 2023 | 5,973 |
| 2024 | 6,311 |
Ellie through the decades
- Ellie peaked in 2024, when 6,311 babies were named Ellie in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Ellie has risen 99% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Ellie currently ranks #21 in the US and is on the rise.
Nicknames
Ellie
Variants & spellings
EllyElie
Famous people named Ellie
- Ellie Goulding — singer