Total births
4,744
Unisex name · since 1959
Ellery
Since 1959, U.S. Social Security records show 4,744 babies named Ellery, peaking in 2014. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1332
- among girls today
- 4,744
- born since 1959
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 92%
- more common than other girls
4,744 babies have been named Ellery since 1959, making it today's #1332 unisex name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ellery has been recorded 4,744 times among girls since 1959, currently ranked #1332 nationally and more common than 92% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1959 to 2025.
- #1332 among girls today
- 4,744 born since 1959
- 2010s peak decade
- 92% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Ellery is currently the #1332 unisex name in America, more common than 92% of girls - 4,744 born since 1959, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1332
- among girls today
- 4,744
- born since 1959
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 92%
- more common than other girls
Ellery vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#1332
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 92% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Ellery was born in this single decade.
2014
Single peak year
256 babies were named Ellery in 2014 - its busiest year on record.
How Ellery compares
4,744 Top 14% higher than 86% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Ellery's all-time total is 12x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Ellery | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 4,744 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 256 | 48 | 19,840 |
Ellery's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ellery's SSA record in two at 2000 and the more recent half accounts for 91% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 9%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1959, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2014 peak of 256, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ellery at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2014
Current rank
#1,332
Active since
1959
Ellery popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1959–2025
- Peak year (2014)
- 256
- Annual births at peak, across 67 years of records
Ellery popularity over time - boys
2,261 total births recorded since 1882 (Ellery as boys' name)
Ellery by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Ellery's strongest decade.
2,073 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Ellery births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 34
1970s
34 births
- 1980s 78
1980s
78 births
- 1990s 326
1990s
326 births
- 2000s
2000s
1,046 births
- 2010s
2010s
2,073 births
- 2020s
2020s
1,177 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 2,073 births (44% of all-time use).
How Ellery compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Ellery's total volume
Ellery vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Ellery by state
Where Ellery concentrates geographically, total births since 1959
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 444 | 9.4% |
| #2 | Michigan | | 377 | 7.9% |
| #3 | Texas | | 255 | 5.4% |
| #4 | Minnesota | | 174 | 3.7% |
| #5 | New York | | 160 | 3.4% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 149 | 3.1% |
| #7 | Massachusetts | | 136 | 2.9% |
| #8 | Illinois | | 132 | 2.8% |
California share of Ellery's total US births 9.4%
Even split
444 of 4,744 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 31 reporting states.
Ellery appears in 31 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ellery? ▼
Ellery has been given to 4,744 babies in the U.S. since 1959, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #1332 as of the latest data. 256 babies were born in 2014, its single highest year.
When was Ellery most popular? ▼
Ellery was most popular in the 2010s decade with 2,073 total births. The single peak year was 2014.
Where is Ellery most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ellery are California (444 births), Michigan (377 births), Texas (255 births).
Is Ellery a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Ellery is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 4,744 births, and as a boy's name it has 2,261 births.
How long has the name Ellery been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Ellery since 1959 -- 67 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Ellery? ▼
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 Ellery's data
- Ellery's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (2,073 total births) through the 2020s (1,177) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Ellerys (444 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Ellery
Nearby Names Like Ellery
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ellery
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 Ellery side by side: Ellery vs Ella Ellery vs Ellen Ellery vs Ellie
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Ellery
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6,042 births · Peak 2009
Prisha #1333
3,014 births · Peak 2017
Blessyn #1330
1,239 births · Peak 2024
Dina #1334
32,021 births · Peak 1969
Aylah #1329
2,332 births · Peak 2021
Zinnia #1335
2,685 births · Peak 2023
Egypt #1328
4,726 births · Peak 2019
Jana #1336
46,185 births · Peak 1961
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, 1959–2025 (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. "Ellery: #1332 Unisex Name - 4,744 Births, Peak 2014." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ellery. 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 Ellery 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.