How Many People Are Named Elly?
Complete statistics for the name Elly: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Elly, a very rare female name, is held by just 4,310 people in the US today, making up 1 in 76,569 Americans. With its peak popularity in 2010, it's a genuinely modern name, with 78% of those named Elly being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with life-path number 9 are known for their humanitarian spirit and ability to connect deeply with others.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 22All 4,466 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: 2010Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Elly Through the Generations
Elly has seen a steady presence in the United States since its inception, but it truly gained traction in the early 2000s, peaking in 2010 with 191 births. Today, the name is predominantly favored by younger generations, with 3,489 individuals under 30, compared to 705 aged between 30 and 60, and only 272 over 60. This distribution highlights Elly's status as a contemporary choice, reflecting its modern origins and appeal among new parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Elly's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Elly
How Many People Have the Name Elly?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 220 people in the United States currently share the name Elly. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,506,588 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Elly a Common or Rare Name?
Elly 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 Elly Mean?
Elly means "creative variant of Ellie" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Elly in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Elly Most Popular?
The name Elly reached peak popularity in 2010, with 191 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Elly?
Approximately 220 people named Elly live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 220. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,506,588 Americans.
Is Elly a rare name?
Elly is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,506,588 Americans has this name.
What does the name Elly mean?
Elly means "creative variant of Ellie" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Elly more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Elly are male and 100% are female.
When was Elly most popular?
Elly peaked in 2010 with 191 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.