Ellie
Ellie: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Ellie
- A unisex given name.
- A diminutive of the female given names Eleanor, Elizabeth, and Elena.
- A diminutive of the male given names Elliot and Elliott.
Etymology
Diminutives: Clippings + -ie.
How popular is Ellie?
Since 1880, 105,677 girls and 1,180 boys in the U.S. have been named Ellie (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #21 in 2024. Its highest rank for boys was #530 in 1891. In 2025 it ranked #24 for girls, with 6,176 babies given the name.
Names similar to Ellie
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Ellie
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Ellie FAQ
What does the name Ellie mean?
A unisex given name. A diminutive of the female given names Eleanor, Elizabeth, and Elena. A diminutive of the male given names Elliot and Elliott. Diminutives: Clippings + -ie.
How popular is the name Ellie?
Since 1880, 105,677 girls and 1,180 boys in the U.S. have been named Ellie (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #21 in 2024. Its highest rank for boys was #530 in 1891. In 2025 it ranked #24 for girls, with 6,176 babies given the name.
Is Ellie a boy or girl name?
Ellie is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 105,677 girls and 1,180 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.