FIRST NAME
Ellis
Ellis is the 674th most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 21,575 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 4,326 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #674 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
59,690
living · #423
2020 CENSUS
21,575
living · #674
BABIES NAMED ELLIS BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
20251K
As a male name, Ellis peaked in 2025, when 1,417 babies were named Ellis (the #243 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #2,607 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
2,487
living · #4,160
2020 CENSUS
4,326
living · #2,607
BABIES NAMED ELLIS BY BIRTH YEAR · 1883–2025
2025415
As a female name, Ellis peaked in 2021, when 501 babies were named Ellis (the #597 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)