Ellery
An English surname transferred from the given name, variant of Hilary or Eulalie.
Every Ellery since 1882 — 7,005 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ellery
Ellery is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,208 in 2025 with 188 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1882, 7,005 American babies have been named Ellery — about 68% girls and 32% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2014, when 270 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ellery stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ellery year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 188 | #1,208 | 8 | #9,149 |
| 2024 | 172 | #1,332 | 18 | #5,299 |
| 2023 | 196 | #1,212 | 9 | #8,439 |
| 2022 | 201 | #1,203 | 11 | #7,404 |
| 2021 | 213 | #1,150 | 6 | #11,159 |
| 2020 | 207 | #1,146 | 9 | #8,258 |
| 2019 | 197 | #1,193 | 9 | #8,401 |
| 2018 | 174 | #1,310 | 11 | #7,271 |
| 2017 | 211 | #1,168 | 10 | #7,744 |
| 2016 | 196 | #1,244 | 11 | #7,283 |
| 2015 | 256 | #1,041 | 14 | #6,078 |
| 2014 | 256 | #1,020 | 14 | #6,087 |
| 2013 | 197 | #1,223 | 7 | #9,967 |
| 2012 | 202 | #1,210 | 17 | #5,315 |
| 2011 | 197 | #1,218 | 10 | #7,659 |
| 2010 | 187 | #1,274 | 13 | #6,457 |
| 2009 | 171 | #1,385 | 8 | #9,232 |
| 2008 | 141 | #1,608 | 19 | #4,949 |
| 2007 | 151 | #1,526 | 10 | #7,759 |
| 2006 | 159 | #1,426 | 9 | #8,197 |
| 2005 | 131 | #1,557 | 16 | #5,101 |
| 2004 | 77 | #2,269 | 5 | #11,893 |
| 2003 | 70 | #2,375 | 12 | #5,982 |
| 2002 | 60 | #2,587 | 10 | #6,687 |
| 2001 | 40 | #3,385 | 12 | #5,781 |
| 2000 | 46 | #3,038 | 18 | #4,260 |
| 1995 | 31 | #3,518 | 21 | #3,226 |
| 1990 | 26 | #3,934 | 18 | #3,355 |
| 1985 | 8 | #7,780 | 21 | #2,447 |
| 1980 | — | — | 13 | #3,311 |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,485 | 29 | #1,722 |
| 1970 | — | — | 25 | #1,760 |
| 1965 | — | — | 29 | #1,440 |
| 1960 | — | — | 44 | #1,182 |
| 1955 | — | — | 37 | #1,242 |
| 1950 | — | — | 25 | #1,481 |
| 1945 | — | — | 17 | #1,648 |
| 1940 | — | — | 23 | #1,413 |
| 1935 | — | — | 13 | #2,064 |
| 1930 | — | — | 16 | #1,911 |
| 1925 | — | — | 21 | #1,699 |
| 1920 | — | — | 19 | #1,838 |
| 1915 | — | — | 16 | #1,812 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | 7 | #1,078 |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Ellery
- Ellery Harding Clark Athlete · 1874–1949
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ellery mean?
An English surname transferred from the given name, variant of Hilary or Eulalie.
How popular is the name Ellery in 2025?
Ellery ranked #1,208 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 188 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ellery?
7,005 babies have been named Ellery in the United States since 1882, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ellery most popular?
Ellery peaked in 2014, when 270 newborns received the name.
Is Ellery a boy or girl name?
Ellery is used for both: about 68% of babies named Ellery have been girls and 32% boys.
Is the name Ellery rising or falling?
Ellery is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ellery?
Well-known people named Ellery include Ellery Harding Clark (athlete).