Girl
Elle
she, her
About Elle
Minimalist perfection captured in three letters. This name proves that brevity can be powerful, offering maximum impact with minimum fuss. The French-inspired elegance gives it sophistication that belies its simple structure. There's a chic, modern quality here—streamlined, fashionable, and eternally stylish.
The single syllable makes it sharp and memorable, impossible to forget or mispronounce. It's a name that suggests confidence and self-assurance, someone who doesn't need elaborate embellishment to make an impression. The letter "L" repeated creates a lovely liquid sound that's soft yet strong. This choice works beautifully as a standalone name or could honor a longer family name as a shortened version. It's grown-up from birth, never cutesy or childish, yet still works wonderfully for a little girl. The name's brevity means it pairs well with longer middle or last names, creating balanced combinations. For parents who appreciate clean lines, modern aesthetics, and understated elegance, this represents an ideal choice.
Popularity of the Name Elle
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #612 | #96 | #193 | #704 | |
| 2003 | #556 | #113 | #204 | #791 | |
| 2004 | #494 | #134 | #315 | #191 | #594 |
| 2005 | #505 | #167 | #391 | #161 | #481 |
| 2006 | #481 | #203 | #328 | #251 | #489 |
| 2007 | #475 | #238 | #327 | #289 | #526 |
| 2008 | #492 | #290 | #426 | #314 | #572 |
| 2009 | #444 | #416 | #323 | #480 | |
| 2010 | #420 | #382 | #312 | #401 | #421 |
| 2011 | #414 | #404 | #376 | #405 | |
| 2012 | #383 | #540 | #521 | #407 | |
| 2013 | #408 | #541 | #387 | #472 | #384 |
| 2014 | #396 | #609 | #436 | #473 | |
| 2015 | #397 | #530 | #305 | #471 | #464 |
| 2016 | #399 | #569 | #395 | #400 | #379 |
| 2017 | #375 | #603 | #327 | #444 | |
| 2018 | #382 | #450 | #237 | #450 | |
| 2019 | #355 | #429 | #320 | #249 | #388 |
| 2020 | #370 | #356 | #395 | #381 | #411 |
| 2021 | #357 | #424 | #293 | #181 | #381 |
| 2022 | #394 | #399 | #261 | #217 | #529 |
| 2023 | #441 | #394 | #332 | #194 | #402 |
| 2024 | #479 | #505 | #281 | #256 | #827 |
| 2025 | #461 | #505 | #411 | #195 | #685 |
| 1997 | #153 | ||||
| 1998 | #132 | #449 | |||
| 1999 | #125 | #471 | |||
| 2000 | #113 | #386 | #310 | ||
| 2001 | #110 | #271 | |||
| 1990 | #354 | ||||
| 1991 | #261 | ||||
| 1992 | #197 | ||||
| 1993 | #360 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Elle
Names Similar to Elle
Nicknames for Elle
- El
- Ellie
- Elly
Famous People Named Elle
| Elle Fanning | American actress |
| Elle Macpherson | Australian model and businesswoman |
| Elle King | American singer-songwriter |
| Elle Duncan | American sports anchor |
| Elle Varner | American R&B singer |
| Elle Evans | American model and actress |
| Elle Russ | American actress and writer |
| Elle Purrier | American middle-distance runner |
| Elle Bielfeldt | American entrepreneur and philanthropist |
| Elle Decor | American magazine editor-in-chief |
Characters Named Elle
| Elle Woods | From "Legally Blonde" |
| Elle Greenaway | From "Criminal Minds" |
| Elle Driver | From "Kill Bill" |
| Elle Brody | From "Godzilla" |
| Elle Daniels | From "The Kissing Booth" |
| Elle Bishop | From "Deadman Wonderland" |
| Elle Linton | From "The OA" |
| Elle Phan | From "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" |
| Elle Cassidy | From "Happy-Go-Lucky" |