Ellison
Ellison is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of Ellis or son of Elias.
Origin and history
Ellison originated as an English patronymic surname meaning 'son of Ellis' or 'son of Elias'. It has transitioned into a popular contemporary given name for girls in the United States, favored for its soft, melodic sound. Its recent birth counts show a steady rise as a modern feminine choice.
Popularity in the United States
5,695 babies in the United States have been named Ellison since 1880. It ranks #2265 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #940.
States where it is most popular
- TX (13.2 %)
- SC (9.3 %)
- CA (6.8 %)
- NC (6.8 %)
- GA (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 6 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 12 |
| 1970-1980 | 53 |
| 1980-1990 | 71 |
| 1990-2000 | 210 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,102 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,687 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,549 |
Nicknames
Ellie, Elly, Ellis
Fun facts
- Ellison fits into the long-standing American naming trend of adopting patronymic family surnames as feminine given names.
- The root name Ellis developed in medieval England as the common vernacular form of the Hebrew name Elijah.