FIRST NAME
Ellen
Ellen is the 166th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 172,846 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 266 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #166 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
430,268
living · #126
2020 CENSUS
172,846
living · #166
BABIES NAMED ELLEN BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
2025230
As a female name, Ellen peaked in 1951, when 5,945 babies were named Ellen (the #68 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #13,297 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
266
living · #13,297
BABIES NAMED ELLEN BY BIRTH YEAR · 1884–1993
19936
As a male name, Ellen peaked in 1941, when 22 babies were named Ellen (the #1462 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)