Ellis Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Ellis is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Ellis?
Ellis is spelled E-L-L-I-S. The name has 5 letters.
Ellis at a Glance
- Usage
- Used for both girls and boys
- Meaning
- Ellis may derive from the medieval given name Elis, a variant form connected to the Hebrew name Elijah, meaning “My God is Yahweh.”
- Origin
- Ellis may derive from the medieval English and Welsh use of Elis, a form associated with the Hebrew name Elijah.
- Pronunciation
- EL-iss · 2 syllables
Ellis Popularity in 2025
Rank#682
Recorded Births415
Rank#243
Recorded Births1,417
- Girls usage rose 14 places to #682 and recorded 11 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 30 places to #243 and recorded 167 more 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.
What Does the Name Ellis Mean?
Ellis may derive from the medieval given name Elis, a variant form connected to the Hebrew name Elijah, meaning “My God is Yahweh.”
Origin: Ellis may derive from the medieval English and Welsh use of Elis, a form associated with the Hebrew name Elijah.
How Do You Pronounce Ellis?
PronunciationEL-iss
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Ellis?
- History
- Ellis has been used historically as both a surname and given name in English-speaking countries, especially in Wales and England, with usage documented in medieval records.
Ellis Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 415 | #682 |
| 2025 | Boys | 1,417 | #243 |
| 2024 | Girls | 404 | #696 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,250 | #273 |
| 2023 | Girls | 375 | #752 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,230 | #275 |
| 2022 | Girls | 422 | #699 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,094 | #307 |
| 2021 | Girls | 501 | #597 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,038 | #320 |
| 2020 | Girls | 472 | #618 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,010 | #326 |
| 2019 | Girls | 398 | #717 |
| 2019 | Boys | 976 | #342 |
| 2018 | Girls | 352 | #775 |
| 2018 | Boys | 1,063 | #318 |
| 2017 | Girls | 380 | #743 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,109 | #311 |
| 2016 | Girls | 337 | #844 |
| 2016 | Boys | 999 | #347 |
| 2015 | Girls | 282 | #962 |
| 2015 | Boys | 740 | #422 |
| 2014 | Girls | 238 | #1,074 |
| 2014 | Boys | 680 | #443 |
When Was Ellis 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.
2025 · Boys
1,417 recorded births
National rank #243
2024 · Boys
1,250 recorded births
National rank #273
2023 · Boys
1,230 recorded births
National rank #275
2017 · Boys
1,109 recorded births
National rank #311
Where Ellis 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 Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| ME | #126 | 10 |
| AR | #134 | 26 |
| LA | #136 | 37 |
| TN | #139 | 69 |
| DC | #139 | 6 |
| SC | #163 | 36 |
| CO | #165 | 43 |
| MO | #165 | 42 |