BoyEnglish origin

Ellery: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A cheerful child from the alder tree island.

Origin
English
Syllables
3
Current rank
#8165
Peak
#744 in 1897

Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1882: #97818821900: #107819001920: #183819201930: #191119301940: #141319401950: #148119501960: #118019601970: #176219701980: #331219801990: #335519902000: #426020002005: #509620052010: #645520102015: #607020152020: #81652020#1#8165

What Ellery Means

Ellery is a boy name of English origin. A cheerful child from the alder tree island.

How Popular Ellery Is

Ellery currently ranks #8165 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #744 in 1897. It is rising.

Good to Know About Ellery

  • At its most popular, Ellery reached #744 in the U.S. in 1897.
  • Ellery has been gaining popularity in recent years.
  • Ellery is a name from the English-speaking tradition.

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Sibling Names for Ellery

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Questions About Ellery

What does Ellery mean?

Ellery is a boy name of English origin. A cheerful child from the alder tree island.

How popular is Ellery?

Ellery currently ranks #8165 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #744 in 1897. It is rising.

Where does Ellery come from?

Ellery comes from English roots. At its most popular, Ellery reached #744 in the U.S. in 1897.

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