Ellyson
Every Ellyson since 1997 — 490 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ellyson
Ellyson is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,232 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 490 American babies have been named Ellyson. Its peak came in 2011, when 40 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 Ellyson stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ellyson year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #7,232 |
| 2024 | 11 | #9,107 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,554 |
| 2022 | 16 | #7,070 |
| 2021 | 14 | #7,743 |
| 2020 | 14 | #7,671 |
| 2019 | 29 | #4,688 |
| 2018 | 21 | #5,843 |
| 2017 | 23 | #5,560 |
| 2016 | 28 | #4,898 |
| 2015 | 24 | #5,524 |
| 2014 | 25 | #5,356 |
| 2013 | 25 | #5,365 |
| 2012 | 36 | #4,154 |
| 2011 | 40 | #3,798 |
| 2010 | 23 | #5,840 |
| 2009 | 21 | #6,386 |
| 2008 | 21 | #6,408 |
| 2007 | 18 | #7,173 |
| 2006 | 21 | #6,200 |
| 2005 | 14 | #8,026 |
| 2004 | 10 | #10,144 |
| 2003 | 10 | #9,887 |
| 2002 | 10 | #9,717 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ellyson in 2025?
Ellyson ranked #7,232 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ellyson?
490 babies have been named Ellyson in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ellyson most popular?
Ellyson peaked in 2011, when 40 newborns received the name.
Is Ellyson a boy or girl name?
Ellyson is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ellyson rising or falling?
Ellyson is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.