Ellen Name Popularity and Statistics
Ellen is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Ellen?
Ellen is spelled E-L-L-E-N. The name has 5 letters.
Ellen Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,062
Recorded Births230
- Girls usage fell 37 places to #1,062 and recorded 16 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Ellen Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 230 | #1,062 |
| 2024 | Girls | 246 | #1,025 |
| 2023 | Girls | 239 | #1,051 |
| 2022 | Girls | 255 | #1,018 |
| 2021 | Girls | 289 | #920 |
| 2020 | Girls | 336 | #808 |
| 2019 | Girls | 347 | #797 |
| 2018 | Girls | 356 | #765 |
| 2017 | Girls | 385 | #735 |
| 2016 | Girls | 450 | #651 |
| 2015 | Girls | 406 | #701 |
| 2014 | Girls | 435 | #657 |
| 2013 | Girls | 403 | #700 |
| 2012 | Girls | 374 | #742 |
| 2011 | Girls | 401 | #696 |
| 2010 | Girls | 430 | #674 |
| 2009 | Girls | 416 | #698 |
| 2008 | Girls | 459 | #669 |
| 2007 | Girls | 514 | #583 |
| 2006 | Girls | 545 | #544 |
| 2005 | Girls | 517 | #555 |
| 2004 | Girls | 595 | #495 |
| 2003 | Girls | 668 | #449 |
| 2002 | Girls | 590 | #476 |
When Was Ellen Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1951 · Girls
5,945 recorded births
National rank #68
1947 · Girls
5,856 recorded births
National rank #61
1952 · Girls
5,842 recorded births
National rank #70
1957 · Girls
5,589 recorded births
National rank #85
Where Ellen Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| KS | #497 | 6 |
| IN | #651 | 9 |
| WA | #679 | 9 |
| NC | #729 | 13 |
| MD | #731 | 6 |
| PA | #763 | 12 |
| MI | #787 | 9 |
| MA | #873 | 5 |