Ellie
5 countries#24 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Ellie was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
106,857 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #24 · peaked in 2024 with 6,322 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida, Ohio, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
72,806 births recorded 1991–2025 · currently #39 · peaked in 2004 with 5,923 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
61,674 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #78 · peaked in 2004 with 5,142 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
7,913 births recorded 1991–2025 · currently #48 · peaked in 2004 with 566 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
4,493 births recorded 1982–2022 · currently #112 · peaked in 2021 with 568 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Rhône, Loire-Atlantique, Hauts-de-Seine
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
3,219 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #21 · peaked in 2005 with 217 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Ellie’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #175 | — |
| 2007 | #175 | — |
| 2008 | #167 | ↑8 |
| 2009 | #145 | ↑22 |
| 2010 | #104 | ↑41 |
| 2011 | #97 | ↑7 |
| 2012 | #85 | ↑12 |
| 2013 | #74 | ↑11 |
| 2014 | #55 | ↑19 |
| 2015 | #48 | ↑7 |
| 2016 | #43 | ↑5 |
| 2017 | #44 | ↓1 |
| 2018 | #36 | ↑8 |
| 2019 | #35 | ↑1 |
| 2020 | #29 | ↑6 |
| 2021 | #30 | ↓1 |
| 2022 | #33 | ↓3 |
| 2023 | #27 | ↑6 |
| 2024 | #21 | ↑6 |
| 2025 | #24 | ↓3 |
Frequently asked questions about Ellie
Is Ellie a popular name?
Yes — Ellie currently ranks #24 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Ellie more common for boys or girls?
Ellie is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Ellie most popular?
Ellie peaked in 2024 in United States, with 6,322 recorded births that year.
Is Ellie rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Ellie’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #403 in 1880 to #24 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Ellie?
At least 184,156 babies have been recorded with the name Ellie across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Ellie popular in more than one country?
Yes — Ellie appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Ellie?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Ellie include Penelope, Chloe, Lucy, Aria.
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