Ellery
Ellery is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Alder tree island or island of alders.
Origin and history
Ellery is an English name derived from an Old English surname meaning alder tree island or island of alder trees. Historically used primarily as a masculine given name, it is also associated with the famous fictional detective Ellery Queen. In recent years, its usage in the United States for boys has remained relatively rare.
Popularity in the United States
2,261 babies in the United States have been named Ellery since 1880. It ranks #2719 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1866.
States where it is most popular
- CA (41.8 %)
- PA (17.6 %)
- NY (13.2 %)
- TX (9.9 %)
- ME (6.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 10 |
| 1890-1900 | 19 |
| 1900-1910 | 23 |
| 1910-1920 | 137 |
| 1920-1930 | 225 |
| 1930-1940 | 149 |
| 1940-1950 | 224 |
| 1950-1960 | 323 |
| 1960-1970 | 250 |
| 1970-1980 | 248 |
| 1980-1990 | 212 |
| 1990-2000 | 145 |
| 2000-2010 | 119 |
| 2010-2019 | 116 |
| 2020-2029 | 61 |
Famous people named Ellery
- Ellery Hanley: Rugby league footballer, Coach
- Ellery Sprayberry: Actor
Nicknames
El, Ellie
Fun facts
- Ellery Queen was the famous pseudonym used by two American cousins for a fictional mystery writer and detective.
- The name traces back to Old English terms referencing the alder tree and an island or meadow.