Ellison Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationEL-ih-sun / /ˈɛlɪsən/English; Hebrew
Meaning
English: son of Ellis; Hebrew: God is my salvation
Historical & Cultural Background
Ellison is derived from the surname Ellis, which itself comes from the Hebrew name Elijah. The name has gained popularity as a first name in recent years, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is often associated with modern naming trends that favor surnames as first names.
Trend Summary
Ellison has seen a gradual increase in popularity as a boy's name in the United States over the past decade.
Similar Names
Variants
- Elliot
- Ellis
International Variants
- Eli (Hebrew)
- Elias (Greek)
Famous people named Ellison
Ellison Onizuka was an American astronaut and the first Asian American in space.
Ellison H. Smith was an American politician who served in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Ellison D. Smith was an American politician who served as a U.S. Senator from South Carolina.
Fictional characters named Ellison
Ellison is a character in the video game 'The Last of Us Part II', known for his role in the story.
Ellison is a character in the novel 'The Invisible Man' by Ralph Ellison, representing themes of identity.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ellison was first seen in the United States in 1881. Ellison has ranked as high as #1285 nationally, which occurred in 2017, and has been most popular in South Carolina, California, Texas, North Carolina, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Ellison has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ellison (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| VA | 8 | |
| CA | 7 | |
| TX | 6 | |
| GA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1881 | 5 |
| 1883 | 7 |
| 1888 | 7 |
| 1901 | 5 |
| 1905 | 8 |
| 1906 | 5 |
| 1907 | 11 |
| 1909 | 10 |
| 1910 | 8 |
| 1911 | 6 |
| 1912 | 10 |
| 1913 | 14 |
| 1914 | 22 |
| 1915 | 22 |
| 1916 | 25 |
| 1917 | 13 |
| 1918 | 24 |
| 1919 | 22 |
| 1920 | 32 |
| 1921 | 31 |
| 1922 | 21 |
| 1923 | 20 |
| 1924 | 23 |
| 1925 | 22 |
| 1926 | 17 |
| 1927 | 19 |
| 1928 | 12 |
| 1929 | 19 |
| 1930 | 9 |
| 1931 | 10 |
| 1932 | 16 |
| 1933 | 14 |
| 1934 | 21 |
| 1935 | 17 |
| 1936 | 17 |
| 1937 | 27 |
| 1938 | 11 |
| 1939 | 18 |
| 1940 | 21 |
| 1941 | 17 |
| 1942 | 21 |
| 1943 | 21 |
| 1944 | 13 |
| 1945 | 16 |
| 1946 | 17 |
| 1947 | 26 |
| 1948 | 17 |
| 1949 | 18 |
| 1950 | 18 |
| 1951 | 17 |
| 1952 | 12 |
| 1953 | 22 |
| 1954 | 17 |
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1956 | 15 |
| 1957 | 15 |
| 1958 | 11 |
| 1959 | 15 |
| 1960 | 11 |
| 1961 | 11 |
| 1962 | 15 |
| 1963 | 8 |
| 1964 | 17 |
| 1965 | 21 |
| 1966 | 11 |
| 1967 | 10 |
| 1968 | 18 |
| 1969 | 10 |
| 1970 | 15 |
| 1971 | 14 |
| 1973 | 9 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1975 | 14 |
| 1976 | 10 |
| 1977 | 12 |
| 1978 | 15 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 13 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 30 |
| 1987 | 22 |
| 1988 | 20 |
| 1989 | 15 |
| 1990 | 26 |
| 1991 | 17 |
| 1992 | 16 |
| 1993 | 14 |
| 1994 | 19 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 16 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 22 |
| 1999 | 15 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 20 |
| 2002 | 24 |
| 2003 | 19 |
| 2004 | 22 |
| 2005 | 21 |
| 2006 | 32 |
| 2007 | 22 |
| 2008 | 29 |
| 2009 | 31 |
| 2010 | 30 |
| 2011 | 31 |
| 2012 | 43 |
| 2013 | 81 |
| 2014 | 72 |
| 2015 | 92 |
| 2016 | 95 |
| 2017 | 101 |
| 2018 | 100 |
| 2019 | 80 |
| 2020 | 85 |
| 2021 | 95 |
| 2022 | 88 |
| 2023 | 81 |
| 2024 | 73 |