Total births
481
Girls' name · since 1882
Eller
Since 1882, U.S. Social Security records show 481 babies named Eller, peaking in 1919. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 481
- total births
- 1882–1955
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
481 girls have been named Eller since 1882, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Eller recorded 481 times among girls since 1882, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1882 to 1955.
- 481 total births
- 1882–1955 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 23% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
481 girls have been named Eller since 1882, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1955.
- 481
- total births
- 1882–1955
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Eller was born in this single decade.
1919
Single peak year
17 babies were named Eller in 1919 - its busiest year on record.
Eller's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Eller's SSA record in two at 1913 and the more recent half accounts for 56% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 44%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1895, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1919 peak of 17, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Eller at a glance
Last recorded 1955Peak year
1919
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1882
Eller popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1882–1955
- Peak year (1919)
- 17
- Annual births at peak, across 74 years of records
Eller by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Eller's strongest decade.
112 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Eller births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s
1880s
46 births
- 1890s
1890s
65 births
- 1900s
1900s
76 births
- 1910s
1910s
96 births
- 1920s
1920s
112 births
- 1930s
1930s
61 births
- 1940s 13
1940s
13 births
- 1950s 12
1950s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 112 births (23% of all-time use).
Eller by state
Where Eller concentrates geographically, total births since 1882
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mississippi | | 5 | 1.0% |
| #2 | South Carolina | | 5 | 1.0% |
Mississippi share of Eller's total US births 1.0%
Even split
5 of 481 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Eller? ▼
Eller has been given to 481 babies in the U.S. since 1882, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1955. 17 babies were born in 1919, its single highest year.
When was Eller most popular? ▼
Eller was most popular in the 1920s decade with 112 total births. The single peak year was 1919.
Where is Eller most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Eller are Mississippi (5 births), South Carolina (5 births).
How long has the name Eller been used? ▼
Records for Eller go back to 1882, giving 74 years of history through 1955.
What names are similar to Eller? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ella, Ellen, Ellie, Elliana, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Eller's data
- Eller's decade-level peak was the 1920s (112 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 1950s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Mississippi records the most Ellers (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Mississippi names
- 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 Eller
Nearby Names Like Eller
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Eller
Ella Girl
#30 351,313 births
Ellen Girl
#1025 275,284 births
Ellie Girl
#21 105,677 births
Elliana Girl
#141 28,058 births
Elle Girl
#480 19,247 births
Compare Eller side by side: Eller vs Ella Eller vs Ellen Eller vs Ellie
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, 1882–1955 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Eller: Baby Name Since 1882 - 481 Births, Peak 1919." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/eller. 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 Eller 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.