Ellsworth
Every Ellsworth since 1880 — 7,337 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ellsworth
Ellsworth is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1880, 7,337 American babies have been named Ellsworth. Its peak came in 1918, when 300 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
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 Ellsworth stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ellsworth year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 5 | #12,857 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 11 | #7,161 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 6 | #11,179 |
| 2017 | 9 | #8,345 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 6 | #11,127 |
| 2013 | 6 | #11,137 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 5 | #12,830 |
| 2009 | 5 | #13,040 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 5 | #10,906 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 7 | #6,636 |
| 1985 | 11 | #3,874 |
| 1980 | 12 | #3,477 |
| 1975 | 7 | #4,469 |
| 1970 | 11 | #2,950 |
| 1965 | 22 | #1,685 |
| 1960 | 34 | #1,368 |
| 1955 | 40 | #1,189 |
| 1950 | 54 | #938 |
| 1945 | 59 | #811 |
| 1940 | 68 | #744 |
| 1935 | 103 | #572 |
| 1930 | 124 | #535 |
| 1925 | 218 | #407 |
| 1920 | 245 | #381 |
| 1915 | 259 | #328 |
| 1910 | 44 | #398 |
| 1905 | 31 | #372 |
| 1900 | 27 | #436 |
| 1895 | 37 | #296 |
| 1890 | 22 | #377 |
| 1885 | 16 | #466 |
| 1880 | 11 | #581 |
Famous people named Ellsworth
- Ellsworth Kelly Painter · 1923–2015
- Ellsworth Huntington Geographer · 1876–1947
- Ellsworth Vines Tennis player · 1911–1994
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ellsworth in 2025?
Ellsworth did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Ellsworth?
7,337 babies have been named Ellsworth in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ellsworth most popular?
Ellsworth peaked in 1918, when 300 newborns received the name.
Is Ellsworth a boy or girl name?
Ellsworth is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ellsworth rising or falling?
Ellsworth is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ellsworth?
Well-known people named Ellsworth include Ellsworth Kelly (painter), Ellsworth Huntington (geographer), Ellsworth Vines (tennis player).