Ellis
Ellis is a boy's name of Welsh origin.
Meaning
Benevolent, kind, or my God is Yahweh.
Origin and history
Ellis is an English and Welsh name derived from the medieval name Elisedd or as an Anglicized form of Elijah. Historically used as a traditional masculine given name and surname, it has seen a steady rise in modern U.S. popularity for both boys and girls. In the United States, it offers a vintage, classic charm with a soft, friendly sound.
Popularity in the United States
50,403 babies in the United States have been named Ellis since 1880. It ranks #509 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #290.
States where it is most popular
- TX (7.4 %)
- GA (6.1 %)
- CA (5.9 %)
- NC (5.5 %)
- LA (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 728 |
| 1890-1900 | 886 |
| 1900-1910 | 1,100 |
| 1910-1920 | 4,433 |
| 1920-1930 | 6,125 |
| 1930-1940 | 4,482 |
| 1940-1950 | 4,617 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,970 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,596 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,664 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,514 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,796 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,355 |
| 2010-2019 | 7,098 |
| 2020-2029 | 7,039 |
Famous people named Ellis
- Ellis Marsalis Jr.: Jazz Musician, Pianist
- Ellis Burks: Baseball Player
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Old Welsh personal name Elisedd, which literally translates to 'benevolent' or 'kind'.
- Author Emily Brontë famously used the male pseudonym Ellis Bell to publish Wuthering Heights in 1847.