Compare two names
Ellyn and Ellen side by side: Ellyn peaked in 1991 and Ellen in 1951; in 2025 they were given to 7 and 230 babies.
Ellyn and Ellen, year by year
Girls and boys together; Ellyn solid, Ellen dashed.
| Ellyn | Ellen | |
|---|---|---|
| Births 2025 | 7 | 230 |
| Rank 2025 | #12,274 among girls’ names | #1,062 among girls’ names |
| Recorded since 1880 | 3,836 | 276,029 |
| Peak year | 1991 | 1951 |
| Girls | 100% | 99.7% |
| Alive, estimated | 3,000 | 148,000 |
| Median age | 50 | 67 |
Both names: SSA national file, published May 8, 2026, and SSA’s cohort life tables.