Unisex nameCurrently #3,518 in the USFalling
Ellington
//ˈɛlɪŋtən//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20169 lettersStarts with E
Meaning & origin
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Ellington's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Ellington |
|---|---|
| 1921 | 5 |
| 1927 | 5 |
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1942 | 5 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2002 | 18 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 18 |
| 2005 | 19 |
| 2006 | 20 |
| 2007 | 25 |
| 2008 | 32 |
| 2009 | 29 |
| 2010 | 48 |
| 2011 | 43 |
| 2012 | 51 |
| 2013 | 58 |
| 2014 | 80 |
| 2015 | 112 |
| 2016 | 124 |
| 2017 | 100 |
| 2018 | 116 |
| 2019 | 107 |
| 2020 | 89 |
| 2021 | 102 |
| 2022 | 104 |
| 2023 | 98 |
| 2024 | 63 |
Ellington through the decades
- Ellington peaked in 2016, when 124 babies were named Ellington in the US.
- The 2020s were Ellington's strongest decade, averaging 91 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Ellington has risen 151% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Ellington currently ranks #3,518 in the US and is cooling off.
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