Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Ellie.
National Rank (2025)
#24
All-Time Peak Rank
#21 (2024)
Total U.S. Births
105,677
Unisex Distribution1.1% Boy / 98.9% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Ellie Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Ellie
According to SSA data, Ellie achieved its highest historical rank of #21 in 2024. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2024 with 6,317 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 26.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Ellie scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+26.7% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record6,317Births in 2024
Years in Top 100
15yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:306
1890s:453
1900s:533
1910s:781
1920s:767
1930s:441
1940s:395
1950s:542
1960s:576
1970s:567
1980s:767
1990s:3,559
2000s:17,025
2010s:43,240
2020s:35,725
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesEl-lie
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with E, a letter used by only 3.9% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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