Ellis Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Welsh and English
Gender Distribution:
88% Masculine / 12% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the Welsh name Elisedd, meaning 'kind' or 'benevolent', Ellis is a unisex name of Welsh and English origin.
Meaning of the Name Ellis
Ellis is a name of Welsh and English origin. It is derived from the Welsh name Elisedd, which means 'kind' or 'benevolent'. In English, Ellis is more commonly considered a surname, but it has gained popularity as a given name in recent years. It has a strong and gentle sound, making it an attractive choice for both boys and girls.
Popularity of the Name Ellis
The popularity for the name Ellis peaked in popularity in the year 2017 with 1,109 births, which ranked number 602 out of 30,076 unique names for that year. Ellis had the most female births in 2021 with 501, which ranked number 597 out of 17,628 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2017 with 1,109, which ranked number 311 out of 14,245 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Ellis has increased sharply over the last ten years from 619 births to 1,507 births, an increase of 143.46%. Among males, Ellis has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 403 births to 1,089 births, an increase of 170.22%. Among females, Ellis has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 216 births to 418 births, an increase of 93.52%.
Nationwide Popularity of Ellis
- 20 Year Trend of Ellis: 594.47%
- 10 Year Trend of Ellis: 143.46%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Ellis: 170.22%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Ellis: 93.52%
Popularity of Ellis by State
For males, Ellis was most popular in Southeastern states with 297 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 72 male births. Among females, Ellis was most popular in Southeastern states with 142 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 39 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Ellis. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AK | 5 | 169 | < 5 | N/A |
| AL | 21 | 267 | 16 | 302 |
| AR | 9 | 354 | 9 | 325 |
| AZ | 19 | 393 | 9 | 688 |
| CA | 72 | 459 | 27 | 1041 |
| CO | 31 | 211 | 10 | 520 |
| CT | 9 | 326 | < 5 | N/A |
| DC | 5 | 203 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 33 | 508 | 7 | 1678 |
| GA | 36 | 329 | 18 | 580 |
| IA | 27 | 144 | 7 | 436 |
| ID | 9 | 257 | 5 | 370 |
| IL | 32 | 345 | 12 | 794 |
| IN | 31 | 256 | 9 | 676 |
| KS | 19 | 194 | < 5 | N/A |
| KY | 22 | 237 | 8 | 512 |
| LA | 24 | 227 | 10 | 469 |
| MA | 13 | 386 | < 5 | N/A |
| MD | 13 | 410 | 6 | 809 |
| ME | 11 | 115 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 39 | 251 | 11 | 699 |
| MN | 33 | 192 | < 5 | N/A |
| MO | 25 | 265 | 12 | 461 |
| MS | 14 | 229 | 5 | 543 |
| MT | 6 | 196 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 51 | 234 | 29 | 366 |
| ND | 8 | 143 | < 5 | N/A |
| NE | 8 | 307 | 5 | 407 |
| NH | 8 | 166 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 14 | 511 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 45 | 384 | 10 | 1317 |
| OH | 50 | 242 | 23 | 462 |
| OK | 16 | 286 | 10 | 386 |
| OR | 26 | 155 | 5 | 624 |
| PA | 38 | 305 | 15 | 669 |
| RI | 5 | 217 | < 5 | N/A |
| SC | 21 | 248 | 16 | 300 |
| TN | 29 | 279 | 17 | 445 |
| TX | 72 | 467 | 39 | 808 |
| UT | 25 | 207 | 9 | 424 |
| VA | 37 | 237 | 7 | 934 |
| VT | 5 | 108 | < 5 | N/A |
| WA | 34 | 235 | 12 | 541 |
| WI | 25 | 225 | 6 | 712 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Ellis
- Total Births of Ellis: 1647 (9.31%)
- Male Births of Ellis: 1203 (10.45%)
- Female Births of Ellis: 447 (6.82%)
Given the upward trend of Ellis over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 9.31% increase in total births, for a total of 1,647 births in 2024. Male births for Ellis have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 1,203 male births in 2024, an increase of 10.45%. For Females, births for Ellis have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 447 female births in 2024, an increase of 6.82%.