Total births
111
Girls' name · since 1986
Ellesse
Since 1986, U.S. Social Security records show 111 babies named Ellesse, peaking in 1991. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 111
- total births
- 1986–2004
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
Ellesse sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 111 recorded since 1986.
Social Security Administration records show Ellesse recorded 111 times among girls since 1986, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1986 to 2004.
- 111 total births
- 1986–2004 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 53% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
111 girls have been named Ellesse since 1986, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2004.
- 111
- total births
- 1986–2004
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
53% of everyone ever named Ellesse was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
15 babies were named Ellesse in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Ellesse's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Ellesse splits its recorded history at 1992: 40% of all births land in the more recent half, 60% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1990 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1991 peak of 15 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Ellesse at a glance
Last recorded 2004Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1986
Ellesse popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1986–2004
- Peak year (1991)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 19 years of records
Ellesse by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Ellesse's strongest decade.
59 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 53% of all-time use.
Ellesse births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
47 births
- 1990s
1990s
59 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 59 births (53% of all-time use).
Ellesse by state
Where Ellesse concentrates geographically, total births since 1986
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 27 | 24.3% |
| #2 | New York | | 5 | 4.5% |
California share of Ellesse's total US births 24.3%
Even split
27 of 111 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ellesse? ▼
Ellesse has been given to 111 babies in the U.S. since 1986, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2004. 15 babies were born in 1991, its single highest year.
When was Ellesse most popular? ▼
Ellesse was most popular in the 1990s decade with 59 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Ellesse most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ellesse are California (27 births), New York (5 births).
How long has the name Ellesse been used? ▼
Ellesse has been recorded in Social Security data since 1986, spanning 19 years of data through 2004.
What names are similar to Ellesse? ▼
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 Ellesse's data
- Ellesse's decade-level peak was the 1990s (59 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Ellesses (27 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 Ellesse
Nearby Names Like Ellesse
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ellesse
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Ellie Girl
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Elliana Girl
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Elle Girl
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Compare Ellesse side by side: Ellesse vs Ella Ellesse vs Ellen Ellesse vs Ellie
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1986–2004 (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. "Ellesse: Baby Name Since 1986 - 111 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ellesse. 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 Ellesse 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 July 2026.