Total births
5,695
Unisex name · since 1914
Ellison
Since 1914, U.S. Social Security records show 5,695 babies named Ellison, peaking in 2021. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1067
- among girls today
- 5,695
- born since 1914
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 94%
- more common than other girls
5,695 babies have been named Ellison since 1914, making it today's #1067 unisex name.
Ellison has 5,695 recorded births among girls since 1914, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #1067 as of the latest data, more common than 94% of girls, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1914 to 2025.
- #1067 among girls today
- 5,695 born since 1914
- 2010s peak decade
- 94% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Ellison is currently the #1067 unisex name in America, more common than 94% of girls - 5,695 born since 1914, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1067
- among girls today
- 5,695
- born since 1914
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 94%
- more common than other girls
Ellison vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#1067
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 94% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Ellison was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
329 babies were named Ellison in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Ellison compares
5,695 Top 12% higher than 88% 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
Ellison's all-time total is 15x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Ellison | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 5,695 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 329 | 48 | 19,840 |
Ellison's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Ellison's full recorded timeline at 1997, 96% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 4% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1959, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2021 peak of 329 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Ellison at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#1,067
Active since
1914
Ellison popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 329
- Annual births at peak, across 112 years of records
Ellison popularity over time - boys
2,963 total births recorded since 1881 (Ellison as boys' name)
Ellison by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Ellison's strongest decade.
2,687 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Ellison births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 6
1910s
6 births
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s 12
1960s
12 births
- 1970s 53
1970s
53 births
- 1980s 71
1980s
71 births
- 1990s 210
1990s
210 births
- 2000s
2000s
1,102 births
- 2010s
2010s
2,687 births
- 2020s
2020s
1,549 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 2,687 births (47% of all-time use).
How Ellison 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 Ellison's total volume
Ellison vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Ellison by state
Where Ellison concentrates geographically, total births since 1914
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 544 | 9.6% |
| #2 | South Carolina | | 382 | 6.7% |
| #3 | California | | 281 | 4.9% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 281 | 4.9% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 262 | 4.6% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 250 | 4.4% |
| #7 | Tennessee | | 233 | 4.1% |
| #8 | Illinois | | 188 | 3.3% |
Texas share of Ellison's total US births 9.6%
Even split
544 of 5,695 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 36 reporting states.
Ellison appears in 36 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ellison? ▼
Since 1914, Social Security records show 5,695 babies named Ellison. Today it holds rank #1067 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2021, with 329 births.
When was Ellison most popular? ▼
Ellison was most popular in the 2010s decade with 2,687 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Ellison most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ellison are Texas (544 births), South Carolina (382 births), California (281 births).
Is Ellison a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Ellison is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 5,695 births, and as a boy's name it has 2,963 births.
How long has the name Ellison been used? ▼
Ellison has been recorded in Social Security data since 1914, spanning 112 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Ellison? ▼
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 Ellison's data
- Ellison's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (2,687 total births) through the 2020s (1,549) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Ellisons (544 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Ellison
Nearby Names Like Ellison
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ellison
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 Ellison side by side: Ellison vs Ella Ellison vs Ellen Ellison vs Ellie
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Ellison
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Alara #1065
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Malayah #1069
4,367 births · Peak 2022
Bennett #1064
2,340 births · Peak 2025
Raquel #1070
50,697 births · Peak 1970
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3,672 births · Peak 2025
Hayley #1071
51,403 births · Peak 1993
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, 1914–2025 (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. "Ellison: #1067 Unisex Name - 5,695 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ellison. 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 Ellison 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.