Elle: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced EL · 1 syllable
A diminutive of the given name Eleanor and other names beginning with El. Also given as a name in its own right.
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- EL
- US rank (2025)
- #461
- US babies a year
- about 737 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2010
How popular is Elle?
Elle was the #461 name in the US in 2025, given to 668 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #461 |
| England & Wales | #408 |
| Scotland | #178 |
| Northern Ireland | #192 |
| Ireland | #192 |
| Norway | #336 |
| Canada | #963 |
| Australia | #160 |
How old are people named Elle?
Half of US adults named Elle are older than 22; most are between 18 and 37. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Elle
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Elle have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
- Iza
- Clayton
- Ria
- Mimi
Names like Elle
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
Questions about Elle
How do you pronounce Elle?
Elle is pronounced EL.
How popular is the name Elle?
Elle was the #461 name in the US in 2025, given to 668 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.
How old are people named Elle?
Half of US adults named Elle are older than 22. Most are between 18 and 37.