Ellison
Ellison is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of Ellis or son of Elias.
Origin and history
Ellison originates as an English surname meaning 'son of Ellis' or 'son of Elias'. Traditionally used as a masculine given name, it has historically functioned as a patronymic surname before gaining use as a first name. In the U.S., it remains a relatively rare given name for boys with modest contemporary usage.
Popularity in the United States
2,963 babies in the United States have been named Ellison since 1880. It ranks #2375 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1418.
States where it is most popular
- SC (21.4 %)
- CA (19.1 %)
- TX (15.7 %)
- NC (9.3 %)
- GA (8.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 19 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 39 |
| 1910-1920 | 166 |
| 1920-1930 | 216 |
| 1930-1940 | 160 |
| 1940-1950 | 187 |
| 1950-1960 | 149 |
| 1960-1970 | 132 |
| 1970-1980 | 102 |
| 1980-1990 | 148 |
| 1990-2000 | 165 |
| 2000-2010 | 235 |
| 2010-2019 | 725 |
| 2020-2029 | 520 |
Famous people named Ellison
- Ellison Capers: Bishop, Military Officer
- Ellison Onizuka: Astronaut, Engineer
Nicknames
Ellis, Eli
Fun facts
- Ellison developed in medieval England as a patronymic surname derived from the popular medieval given name Ellis.
- The root name Ellis is the medieval English vernacular form of the Hebrew biblical name Elijah.