Ellie
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Light; Shining
Background: The name Ellie originates from the English diminutive of names like Eleanor or Elizabeth. In the context of Eleanor, it is derived from the Greek 'eleos,' meaning 'light' or 'shining.' This combination gives the name Ellie a bright and luminous connotation.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#376
Total births
100,646
Most popular decade
2020s
(88,665 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+34 ranks)
Years in Top 100
14
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
1.2% male
98.8% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1883
- First year births
- 7
- First year rank
- #720
- Peak year
- 1915
- Peak year births
- 28
- Peak rank
- #1,241
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #12,301
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 17
- First year rank
- #403
- Peak year
- 2024
- Peak year births
- 6,306
- Peak rank
- #21
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 6,306
- Recent rank
- #21
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).