Total births
179
Boys' name · since 1913
Ellard
Since 1913, U.S. Social Security records show 179 babies named Ellard, peaking in 1918. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 179
- total births
- 1913–1959
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
179 boys have been named Ellard since 1913, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ellard has been recorded 179 times among boys since 1913, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 1959.
- 179 total births
- 1913–1959 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
179 boys have been named Ellard since 1913, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1959.
- 179
- total births
- 1913–1959
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Ellard was born in this single decade.
1918
Single peak year
14 babies were named Ellard in 1918 - its busiest year on record.
Ellard's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Ellard splits its recorded history at 1926: 46% of all births land in the more recent half, 54% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1914 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1918 peak of 14 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Ellard at a glance
Last recorded 1959Peak year
1918
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1913
Ellard popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–1959
- Peak year (1918)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 47 years of records
Ellard by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Ellard's strongest decade.
70 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Ellard births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
52 births
- 1920s
1920s
70 births
- 1930s 24
1930s
24 births
- 1940s 11
1940s
11 births
- 1950s 22
1950s
22 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 70 births (39% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ellard? ▼
Since 1913, Social Security records show 179 babies named Ellard. The most recent recorded year was 1959. Its busiest year on record was 1918, with 14 births.
When was Ellard most popular? ▼
Ellard was most popular in the 1920s decade with 70 total births. The single peak year was 1918.
How long has the name Ellard been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Ellard since 1913 -- 47 years through the most recent 1959 data.
What names are similar to Ellard? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Elliott, Elliot, Ellis, Ellsworth, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ellard's data
- Ellard's decade-level peak was the 1920s (70 total births); usage has since declined to 22 in the 1950s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Ellard
Nearby Names Like Ellard
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ellard
Elliott Boy
#162 62,551 births
Elliot Boy
#150 58,592 births
Ellis Boy
#273 50,403 births
Ellsworth Boy
#12356 7,337 births
Ellison Boy
#2060 2,963 births
Compare Ellard side by side: Ellard vs Elliott Ellard vs Elliot Ellard vs Ellis
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1913–1959 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Ellard: Baby Name Since 1913 - 179 Births, Peak 1918." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ellard. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Ellard draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.