Ellie
Ellie is a diminutive of Eleanor, Ellen, or Elizabeth, with Greek origins meaning 'light' or 'bright shining one.' It has evolved from a nickname into a standalone name with a sweet, approachable charm.
Current Popularity
#21 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across most languages
- •Works well as both a formal name and nickname
- •Has a youthful quality that ages gracefully
- •Very popular in recent years, so may be common in peer groups
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Famous People
Ellie Goulding
British singer-songwriter
Ellie Kemper
Actress known for 'The Office' and 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt'
Ellie Simmonds
British Paralympic swimmer
Ellie Greenwich
Legendary pop music songwriter
Statistics
99,466
Total births since 1880
2024
Peak year
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