Ellery Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationEL-uh-ree / ˈɛl.ə.riEnglish; Old English
Meaning
English: 'island meadow'; Old English: 'from the island meadow'
Historical & Cultural Background
Ellery is derived from a surname that originated in England. It has been used as a given name since the 19th century. The name is associated with pastoral imagery, reflecting a connection to nature. It has seen varying levels of popularity over the years.
Trend Summary
Ellery has experienced a gradual increase in popularity in the United States in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Elery
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ellery was first seen in the United States in 1882. Ellery has ranked as high as #1068 nationally, which occurred in 1959, and has been most popular in California, Pennsylvania, New York, Maine, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Ellery has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ellery (1992)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1882 | 5 |
| 1884 | 5 |
| 1893 | 5 |
| 1897 | 9 |
| 1898 | 5 |
| 1900 | 7 |
| 1904 | 7 |
| 1908 | 9 |
| 1911 | 9 |
| 1912 | 11 |
| 1913 | 9 |
| 1914 | 18 |
| 1915 | 16 |
| 1916 | 17 |
| 1917 | 20 |
| 1918 | 22 |
| 1919 | 15 |
| 1920 | 19 |
| 1921 | 26 |
| 1922 | 27 |
| 1923 | 22 |
| 1924 | 22 |
| 1925 | 21 |
| 1926 | 23 |
| 1927 | 26 |
| 1928 | 27 |
| 1929 | 12 |
| 1930 | 16 |
| 1931 | 18 |
| 1932 | 11 |
| 1933 | 14 |
| 1934 | 18 |
| 1935 | 13 |
| 1936 | 10 |
| 1937 | 13 |
| 1938 | 22 |
| 1939 | 14 |
| 1940 | 23 |
| 1941 | 19 |
| 1942 | 24 |
| 1943 | 23 |
| 1944 | 17 |
| 1945 | 17 |
| 1946 | 22 |
| 1947 | 34 |
| 1948 | 30 |
| 1949 | 15 |
| 1950 | 25 |
| 1951 | 23 |
| 1952 | 27 |
| 1953 | 24 |
| 1954 | 25 |
| 1955 | 37 |
| 1956 | 42 |
| 1957 | 24 |
| 1958 | 31 |
| 1959 | 65 |
| 1960 | 44 |
| 1961 | 32 |
| 1962 | 18 |
| 1963 | 34 |
| 1964 | 21 |
| 1965 | 29 |
| 1966 | 23 |
| 1967 | 12 |
| 1968 | 22 |
| 1969 | 15 |
| 1970 | 25 |
| 1971 | 21 |
| 1972 | 24 |
| 1973 | 22 |
| 1974 | 12 |
| 1975 | 29 |
| 1976 | 43 |
| 1977 | 24 |
| 1978 | 23 |
| 1979 | 25 |
| 1980 | 13 |
| 1981 | 23 |
| 1982 | 25 |
| 1983 | 29 |
| 1984 | 30 |
| 1985 | 21 |
| 1986 | 16 |
| 1987 | 28 |
| 1988 | 15 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1990 | 18 |
| 1991 | 15 |
| 1992 | 14 |
| 1993 | 18 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 21 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 18 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 19 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 17 |