Ellery
Ellery is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Alder tree island, or cheerful.
Origin and history
Ellery is an English name derived from an Old English surname originally meaning 'alder tree island' or connected to the given name Hilary, meaning 'cheerful'. Though historically used as a surname and masculine name, it has gained modern popularity in the U.S. as a feminine name. Its usage has increased noticeably in the 2020s alongside other surname-based feminine choices.
Popularity in the United States
4,744 babies in the United States have been named Ellery since 1880. It ranks #2540 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1108.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.2 %)
- MI (12.9 %)
- TX (8.7 %)
- MN (6 %)
- NY (5.5 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 34 |
| 1980-1990 | 78 |
| 1990-2000 | 326 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,046 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,073 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,177 |
Famous people named Ellery
- Ellery Sprayberry: Actress
Nicknames
Ellie, El, Rie
Fun facts
- Ellery originated as an English surname derived either from a place meaning 'alder tree island' or as a medieval variant of Hilary.
- The name was widely popularized in American pop culture through Ellery Queen, a famous fictional detective and pen name.