Ellen
5 countries#1062 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Ellen was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
276,029 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #1062 · peaked in 1951 with 5,956 births
Most common in: New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Massachusetts, California
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
11,328 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #358 · peaked in 1997 with 1,009 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
8,653 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #683 · peaked in 1996 with 929 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
1,405 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #231 · peaked in 2002 with 112 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
1,270 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #539 · peaked in 1996 with 68 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
1,157 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #2501 · peaked in 1991 with 27 births
Most common in: Paris, Bas-Rhin, Ille-et-Vilaine, Moselle, Hauts-de-Seine
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Ellen’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #544 | — |
| 2007 | #583 | ↓39 |
| 2008 | #669 | ↓86 |
| 2009 | #698 | ↓29 |
| 2010 | #674 | ↑24 |
| 2011 | #696 | ↓22 |
| 2012 | #742 | ↓46 |
| 2013 | #700 | ↑42 |
| 2014 | #657 | ↑43 |
| 2015 | #701 | ↓44 |
| 2016 | #651 | ↑50 |
| 2017 | #735 | ↓84 |
| 2018 | #765 | ↓30 |
| 2019 | #797 | ↓32 |
| 2020 | #808 | ↓11 |
| 2021 | #920 | ↓112 |
| 2022 | #1018 | ↓98 |
| 2023 | #1051 | ↓33 |
| 2024 | #1025 | ↑26 |
| 2025 | #1062 | ↓37 |
Frequently asked questions about Ellen
Is Ellen a popular name?
Yes — Ellen currently ranks #1062 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Ellen more common for boys or girls?
Ellen is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Ellen most popular?
Ellen peaked in 1951 in United States, with 5,956 recorded births that year.
Is Ellen rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Ellen’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #61 in 1880 to #1062 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Ellen?
At least 288,514 babies have been recorded with the name Ellen across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Ellen popular in more than one country?
Yes — Ellen appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Ellen?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Ellen include Dua, Giavanna, Dania, Kalia.
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