Ellie
EL-ee /ˈɛl.i/
Meaning of Ellie
Ellie is an English pet form used interchangeably for Eleanor (possibly 'light' or 'the other Aenor') and Elizabeth ('God is my oath'). It has been given as an independent registered name since the 19th century. In the UK it has been inside the top-15 for girls since 2005 — the longest sustained run of any diminutive standing alone on UK charts.
Current popularity of Ellie
Rankings from the most recent fully-published year in each national registry. Source links at the foot of the page.
| Registry | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States (SSA) | 2024 | #32 |
| United Kingdom (ONS) | 2024 | #11 |
Notable bearers of Ellie
Ellie Goulding (musician); Ellie Kemper (actor).
Similar names & variants
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Sibling-name suggestions
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About this entry
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Sources
- https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/
- https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths/datasets/babynamesenglandandwalesbabynamesstatisticsgirls
Last reviewed: 2026-05-31