Ely Name Popularity and Statistics
Ely is used for both girls and boys. 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 Ely?
Ely is spelled E-L-Y. The name has 3 letters.
Ely Popularity in 2025
Rank#6,838
Recorded Births16
Rank#2,641
Recorded Births49
- Girls usage fell 2,169 places to #6,838 and recorded 13 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 404 places to #2,641 and recorded 9 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.
Ely 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 | 16 | #6,838 |
| 2025 | Boys | 49 | #2,641 |
| 2024 | Girls | 29 | #4,669 |
| 2024 | Boys | 40 | #3,045 |
| 2023 | Girls | 28 | #4,746 |
| 2023 | Boys | 46 | #2,769 |
| 2022 | Girls | 30 | #4,582 |
| 2022 | Boys | 39 | #3,100 |
| 2021 | Girls | 23 | #5,398 |
| 2021 | Boys | 48 | #2,652 |
| 2020 | Girls | 16 | #6,923 |
| 2020 | Boys | 48 | #2,617 |
| 2019 | Girls | 27 | #4,909 |
| 2019 | Boys | 71 | #2,042 |
| 2018 | Girls | 26 | #5,007 |
| 2018 | Boys | 75 | #1,959 |
| 2017 | Girls | 28 | #4,811 |
| 2017 | Boys | 73 | #1,958 |
| 2016 | Girls | 15 | #7,602 |
| 2016 | Boys | 105 | #1,563 |
| 2015 | Girls | 26 | #5,127 |
| 2015 | Boys | 109 | #1,514 |
| 2014 | Girls | 25 | #5,310 |
| 2014 | Boys | 104 | #1,536 |
When Was Ely 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.
2009 · Boys
159 recorded births
National rank #1,148
2008 · Boys
153 recorded births
National rank #1,169
2005 · Boys
152 recorded births
National rank #1,081
2011 · Boys
150 recorded births
National rank #1,178
Where Ely 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #3,095 | 5 |
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| PA | #1,231 | 5 |
| TX | #2,574 | 5 |