Ellington
Ellington is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Ellis's town or town of Ella's people.
Origin and history
Ellington is an English surname derived from a place name meaning 'Ellis's town' or 'town of the followers of Ella'. Historically used primarily as a habitational surname, it has transitioned into a given name in the United States. In recent years, its usage has increased as modern parents favor polished, multi-syllable surname names with musical associations.
Popularity in the United States
700 babies in the United States have been named Ellington since 1880. It ranks #3976 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1746.
States where it is most popular
- CA (52.8 %)
- TX (33.3 %)
- VA (13.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 10 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 10 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 10 |
| 1970-1980 | 13 |
| 1980-1990 | 13 |
| 1990-2000 | 64 |
| 2000-2010 | 110 |
| 2010-2019 | 284 |
| 2020-2029 | 181 |
Famous people named Ellington
- Ellington Ratliff: Musician, Actor
Nicknames
El, Ellie, Eli
Fun facts
- The name holds strong cultural resonance due to legendary American jazz composer and bandleader Duke Ellington.
- Ellington originally denoted several places in England, including locations in Cambridgeshire and Northumberland.