Elle
Elle is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
She.
Origin and history
Elle is a feminine name directly derived from the French pronoun meaning 'she'. It gained popularity in the United States both as an independent full name and as a modern alternative to traditional names starting with El-, such as Eleanor or Elizabeth.
Popularity in the United States
19,247 babies in the United States have been named Elle since 1880. It ranks #1090 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #410.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.4 %)
- TX (7.7 %)
- NY (6.4 %)
- FL (5.9 %)
- IL (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 13 |
| 1980-1990 | 193 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,251 |
| 2000-2010 | 5,164 |
| 2010-2019 | 8,105 |
| 2020-2029 | 4,521 |
Famous people named Elle
- Elle Fanning: Actress
- Elle Macpherson: Model, Businesswoman
- Elle King: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- Elle is one of the few popular modern English names taken directly from a French personal pronoun.
- The name has seen steady growth in the U.S. in recent decades as modern parents favor short, elegant names.