Ellie: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced EL-ee · 2 syllables
Ellie means “light (a short form of Eleanor and Ellen)”, from English.
Diminutives: Clippings + -ie.
- Meaning
- light (a short form of Eleanor and Ellen)
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- EL-ee
- US rank (2025)
- #24
- US babies a year
- about 6,028 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising, Biblical
How popular is Ellie?
Ellie was the #24 name in the US in 2025, given to 6,176 babies. It’s rising: up 54% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Most popular in North Dakota (#4), Louisiana (#7), South Dakota (#7), Kentucky (#8), Alaska (#10), Alabama (#10).
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #24 |
| England & Wales | #67 |
| Scotland | #19 |
| Northern Ireland | #17 |
| Ireland | #15 |
| France | #85 |
| Norway | #33 |
| Canada | #22 |
| Australia | #27 |
How old are people named Ellie?
Half of US adults named Ellie are older than 23; most are between 18 and 63. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Ellie
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Ellie have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Ellie
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Ellie
What does the name Ellie mean?
Ellie means “light (a short form of Eleanor and Ellen)”. It comes from English.
How do you pronounce Ellie?
Ellie is pronounced EL-ee.
How popular is the name Ellie?
Ellie was the #24 name in the US in 2025, given to 6,176 babies. It’s rising: up 54% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Ellie?
Half of US adults named Ellie are older than 23. Most are between 18 and 63.