Ellsworth Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationEL-sworth / ˈɛlzwɜrθEnglish; Old English
Meaning
noble's estate; from the elder tree
Historical & Cultural Background
Ellsworth is derived from Old English elements meaning 'noble' and 'worth' or 'estate'. It was originally a surname that transitioned into a given name. The name has been used in various English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States. It has historical significance as a place name and has been borne by notable individuals.
Trend Summary
Ellsworth has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, remaining relatively uncommon.
Similar Names
Variants
- Ellsworthy
International Variants
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Famous people named Ellsworth
Ellsworth Kelly was an American painter known for his contributions to the Color Field movement.
Ellsworth Huntington was an American geographer and climatologist who studied the impact of climate on human societies.
Ellsworth Toohey is a character in Ayn Rand's novel 'The Fountainhead', representing collectivism and mediocrity.
Ellsworth B. Buck was an American politician who served in the New Jersey State Legislature.
Fictional characters named Ellsworth
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ellsworth was first seen in the United States in 1880. Ellsworth has ranked as high as #595 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, Minnesota, and Maryland. In the past 5 years the name Ellsworth has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ellsworth (1965)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MD | 9 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 11 |
| 1881 | 15 |
| 1882 | 22 |
| 1883 | 30 |
| 1884 | 12 |
| 1885 | 16 |
| 1886 | 12 |
| 1887 | 16 |
| 1888 | 25 |
| 1889 | 17 |
| 1890 | 22 |
| 1891 | 15 |
| 1892 | 28 |
| 1893 | 16 |
| 1894 | 32 |
| 1895 | 37 |
| 1896 | 31 |
| 1897 | 28 |
| 1898 | 21 |
| 1899 | 30 |
| 1900 | 27 |
| 1901 | 22 |
| 1902 | 26 |
| 1903 | 19 |
| 1904 | 36 |
| 1905 | 31 |
| 1906 | 37 |
| 1907 | 37 |
| 1908 | 44 |
| 1909 | 43 |
| 1910 | 44 |
| 1911 | 58 |
| 1912 | 138 |
| 1913 | 137 |
| 1914 | 219 |
| 1915 | 259 |
| 1916 | 252 |
| 1917 | 270 |
| 1918 | 300 |
| 1919 | 231 |
| 1920 | 245 |
| 1921 | 276 |
| 1922 | 218 |
| 1923 | 236 |
| 1924 | 215 |
| 1925 | 218 |
| 1926 | 197 |
| 1927 | 183 |
| 1928 | 160 |
| 1929 | 167 |
| 1930 | 124 |
| 1931 | 118 |
| 1932 | 114 |
| 1933 | 110 |
| 1934 | 97 |
| 1935 | 103 |
| 1936 | 106 |
| 1937 | 95 |
| 1938 | 89 |
| 1939 | 89 |
| 1940 | 68 |
| 1941 | 75 |
| 1942 | 67 |
| 1943 | 82 |
| 1944 | 71 |
| 1945 | 59 |
| 1946 | 70 |
| 1947 | 67 |
| 1948 | 61 |
| 1949 | 38 |
| 1950 | 54 |
| 1951 | 48 |
| 1952 | 46 |
| 1953 | 54 |
| 1954 | 36 |
| 1955 | 40 |
| 1956 | 32 |
| 1957 | 41 |
| 1958 | 26 |
| 1959 | 22 |
| 1960 | 34 |
| 1961 | 39 |
| 1962 | 18 |
| 1963 | 18 |
| 1964 | 14 |
| 1965 | 22 |
| 1966 | 11 |
| 1967 | 16 |
| 1968 | 22 |
| 1969 | 14 |
| 1970 | 11 |
| 1971 | 13 |
| 1972 | 12 |
| 1973 | 10 |
| 1974 | 12 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1978 | 18 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1980 | 12 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1982 | 13 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 11 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2020 | 11 |