Ellington Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
43% Masculine / 57% Feminine
Meaning:
Ellington means 'settlement of the nobles' and is associated with the famous jazz musician Duke Ellington.
Meaning of the Name Ellington
Ellington is a surname of English origin. It is derived from the Old English personal name Æþelingtūn, which means 'settlement of the nobles'. The name was originally used to indicate someone who lived in or near a noble family's settlement. Ellington can also be associated with the world-renowned American jazz composer and pianist Duke Ellington, who popularized the name in the 20th century.
Popularity of the Name Ellington
The popularity for the name Ellington peaked in popularity in the year 2015 with 85 births, which ranked number 3,983 out of 30,647 unique names for that year. Ellington had the most female births in 2015 with 85, which ranked number 2,205 out of 19,116 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2016 with 46, which ranked number 2,661 out of 14,199 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Ellington has increased sharply over the last ten years from 51 births to 104 births, an increase of 103.92%. Among males, Ellington has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 19 births to 37 births, an increase of 94.74%. Among females, Ellington has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 32 births to 67 births, an increase of 109.38%.
Nationwide Popularity of Ellington
- 20 Year Trend of Ellington: 477.78%
- 10 Year Trend of Ellington: 103.92%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Ellington: 94.74%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Ellington: 109.38%
Popularity of Ellington by State
For males, Ellington was most popular in Western states with 6 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 6 male births. Among females, Ellington was most popular in Southwestern states with 10 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 10 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Ellington. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 | 2220 | < 5 | N/A |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 676 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1436 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 2063 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Ellington
- Total Births of Ellington: 112 (7.39%)
- Male Births of Ellington: 40 (6.89%)
- Female Births of Ellington: 72 (7.67%)
Given the upward trend of Ellington over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 7.39% increase in total births, for a total of 112 births in 2024. Male births for Ellington have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 40 male births in 2024, an increase of 6.89%. For Females, births for Ellington have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 72 female births in 2024, an increase of 7.67%.