gender neutral
Ellie
bright, shining one
About Ellie
Cheerful and bright, this diminutive name has earned standalone status through sheer charm and appeal. Its simple two-syllable structure belies its warmth and personality, proving that great things come in small packages. The double-L gives it visual balance and a bouncy, friendly sound that invites smiles. It has a youthful, energetic quality that remains appropriate across all ages, never feeling too childish or too mature. The name has surged in popularity recently, reflecting parents' appreciation for its sweet simplicity and approachable nature. It requires no explanation, no spelling clarification, and no pronunciation guide—just pure, uncomplicated loveliness that works everywhere from playground to professional settings with equal success.
Popularity of the Name Ellie
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #408 | ||||
| 1881 | #303 | ||||
| 1882 | #291 | ||||
| 1883 | #377 | ||||
| 1884 | #379 | ||||
| 1885 | #418 | ||||
| 1886 | #367 | ||||
| 1887 | #346 | ||||
| 1888 | #376 | ||||
| 1889 | #417 | ||||
| 1890 | #401 | ||||
| 1891 | #401 | ||||
| 1892 | #416 | ||||
| 1893 | #391 | ||||
| 1894 | #387 | ||||
| 1895 | #482 | ||||
| 1896 | #393 | ||||
| 1897 | #444 | ||||
| 1898 | #424 | ||||
| 1899 | #422 | ||||
| 1900 | #420 | ||||
| 1901 | #380 | ||||
| 1902 | #437 | ||||
| 1903 | #463 | ||||
| 1904 | #440 | ||||
| 1905 | #460 | ||||
| 1906 | #477 | ||||
| 1907 | #477 | ||||
| 1908 | #481 | ||||
| 1909 | #639 | ||||
| 1910 | #589 | ||||
| 1911 | #629 | ||||
| 1912 | #615 | ||||
| 1913 | #568 | ||||
| 1914 | #690 | ||||
| 1915 | #701 | ||||
| 1916 | #746 | ||||
| 1917 | #757 | ||||
| 1918 | #642 | ||||
| 1919 | #747 | ||||
| 1920 | #792 | ||||
| 1921 | #799 | ||||
| 1922 | #762 | ||||
| 1923 | #802 | ||||
| 1924 | #798 | ||||
| 1925 | #775 | ||||
| 1926 | #882 | ||||
| 1927 | #918 | ||||
| 1928 | #997 | ||||
| 1929 | #984 | ||||
| 1930 | #998 | ||||
| 1992 | #851 | #229 | |||
| 1993 | #795 | #338 | |||
| 1994 | #801 | #283 | #465 | ||
| 1995 | #617 | #165 | #391 | ||
| 1996 | #611 | #298 | #275 | ||
| 1997 | #545 | #29 | #180 | #265 | |
| 1998 | #437 | #27 | #305 | #187 | #643 |
| 1999 | #394 | #17 | #195 | #167 | #749 |
| 2000 | #360 | #16 | #153 | #124 | #661 |
| 2001 | #339 | #11 | #213 | #89 | #741 |
| 2002 | #200 | #4 | #194 | #46 | #352 |
| 2003 | #187 | #2 | #148 | #38 | #342 |
| 2004 | #189 | #2 | #175 | #38 | #318 |
| 2005 | #184 | #4 | #113 | #32 | #279 |
| 2006 | #175 | #9 | #124 | #30 | #245 |
| 2007 | #175 | #11 | #124 | #31 | #252 |
| 2008 | #167 | #15 | #146 | #35 | #218 |
| 2009 | #145 | #21 | #114 | #36 | #175 |
| 2010 | #104 | #23 | #111 | #28 | #123 |
| 2011 | #97 | #24 | #82 | #24 | #107 |
| 2012 | #85 | #29 | #77 | #28 | #88 |
| 2013 | #74 | #37 | #78 | #23 | #67 |
| 2014 | #55 | #31 | #54 | #19 | #48 |
| 2015 | #48 | #37 | #38 | #24 | #43 |
| 2016 | #43 | #40 | #59 | #20 | #36 |
| 2017 | #44 | #43 | #58 | #20 | #39 |
| 2018 | #36 | #49 | #54 | #8 | #40 |
| 2019 | #35 | #48 | #41 | #8 | #33 |
| 2020 | #29 | #54 | #39 | #15 | #23 |
| 2021 | #30 | #68 | #32 | #16 | #19 |
| 2022 | #33 | #72 | #37 | #10 | #19 |
| 2023 | #27 | #67 | #40 | #7 | #16 |
| 2024 | #21 | #74 | #37 | #15 | #17 |
| 2025 | #24 | #94 | #47 | #15 | #16 |
| 1991 | #319 | #552 | |||
| 1987 | #519 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Ellie
Names Similar to Ellie
Nicknames for Ellie
- Elle
- Elli
- El
- Ella
Famous People Named Ellie
| Ellie Goulding | Singer |
| Ellie Kemper | Actress |
| Ellie Soutter | Snowboarder |
| Ellie Simmonds | Paralympic swimmer |
| Ellie Darcey-Alden | Actress |
| Ellie Downie | Gymnast |
| Ellie Taylor | Comedian |
| Ellie White | Actress and comedian |
| Ellie Harrison | TV presenter |
| Ellie Leach | Actress |
| Ellie Kendrick | Actress |
| Ellie Black | Artistic gymnast |
| Ellie MacLennan | Politician |
| Ellie Duckles | Model |
| Ellie Rowsell | Musician - Lead singer of Wolf Alice |
| Ellie Greenwich | Songwriter |
| Ellie Bishop | Fictional character from "NCIS" |
| Ellie Harvie | Actress |
| Ellie O'Donnell | Model |
| Ellie Young | Reality TV personality |
Characters Named Ellie
| Ellie Mayfield | Detective |
| Ellie Turner | Archaeologist |
| Ellie Parker | Chef |
| Ellie Summers | Journalist |
| Ellie Bennett | Astronaut |
| Ellie Foster | Scientist |
| Ellie Reynolds | Spy |
| Ellie Thompson | Lawyer |
| Ellie Morgan | Pilot |
| Ellie Sinclair | Secret Agent |
| Ellie Mitchell | Historian |
| Ellie Carter | Artist |
| Ellie Hayes | Inventor |
| Ellie Williams | Marine Biologist |
| Ellie Peterson | Nurse |
| Ellie Richardson | Paleontologist |
| Ellie Scott | Hacker |
| Ellie Collins | Diplomat |
| Ellie Cooper | Firefighter |
| Ellie Walker | Zoologist |