Ellen Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Ellen is derived from the Greek name Helene, meaning 'torch' or 'moon'.
Meaning of the Name Ellen
Ellen is a variant of Helen, which is derived from the Greek name Helene. It is believed to have originated from the Greek word 'helene' meaning 'torch' or 'moon'. In Greek mythology, Helen of Troy was considered the most beautiful woman in the world, which contributed to the popularity of the name. Ellen has been used as a given name since the 19th century and is commonly used in English-speaking countries.
Popularity of the Name Ellen
The popularity for the name Ellen peaked in popularity in the year 1951 with 5,945 births, which ranked number 124 out of 9,433 unique names for that year. Ellen had the most female births in 1951 with 5,945, which ranked number 68 out of 6,213 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1941 with 22, which ranked number 1,446 out of 4,002 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Ellen has declined sharply over the last ten years from 374 births to 251 births, a decline of -32.89%. Among females, Ellen has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 374 births to 251 births, a decline of -32.89%.
Nationwide Popularity of Ellen
- 20 Year Trend of Ellen: -57.46%
- 10 Year Trend of Ellen: -32.89%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Ellen: -32.89%
Popularity of Ellen by State
Among females, Ellen was most popular in Midwestern states with 53 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 22 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Ellen. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 853 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 1260 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 869 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 1421 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1327 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1289 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 676 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 725 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 548 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 940 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 750 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 690 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 723 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 818 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1055 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 980 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1123 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 841 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 1223 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 602 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 687 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 637 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Ellen
- Total Births of Ellen: 241 (-3.91%)
- Female Births of Ellen: 241 (-3.91%)
Given the downward trend of Ellen over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -3.91% decrease in total births, for a total of 241 births in 2024. For Females, births for Ellen have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 241 female births in 2024, a decrease of -3.91%.