How Many People Are Named Ellie?
Complete statistics for the name Ellie: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Ellie means 'my light' and has a rare charm, with only 1 in 3,452 Americans sharing this name. That's around 95,597 people today, making it a truly modern choice with most under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 17All 100,629 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Ellie Through the Generations
Ellie's popularity surged in 2024, reaching a peak with 6,311 births, marking it as a rising star among female names. Today, the average Ellie is just 17 years old, with 91% of those named under 30, indicating its status as a contemporary name embraced by younger generations. The distribution shows 91,648 under-30s, 3,378 aged 30-60, and 5,603 over 60, reflecting its recent surge in usage.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Ellie's Old English roots
📄 About the Name Ellie
How Many People Have the Name Ellie?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 247 people in the United States currently share the name Ellie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,341,900 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Ellie a Common or Rare Name?
Ellie is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Ellie Mean?
Ellie means "my light" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Ellie in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Ellie Most Popular?
The name Ellie reached peak popularity in 2024, with 6,311 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Ellie?
Approximately 247 people named Ellie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 247. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,341,900 Americans.
Is Ellie a rare name?
Ellie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,341,900 Americans has this name.
What does the name Ellie mean?
Ellie means "my light" and comes from Old English origins.
Is Ellie more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Ellie are male and 100% are female.
When was Ellie most popular?
Ellie peaked in 2024 with 6,311 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.