Is Ellery a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Ellery is commonly used as a Unisex name.

How popular is Ellery?

It’s currently ranked #778 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Ellery?

EL-uh-ree · IPA: //ˈɛl.ə.ri//

Ellery Unisex

Popularity: #778 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationEL-uh-ree / /ˈɛl.ə.ri/

English; Old English

Meaning

English: cheerful; Old English: elder tree

Historical & Cultural Background

Ellery is derived from an English surname that has roots in Old English. It was originally used as a family name before transitioning into a given name. The name has gained popularity in modern times, particularly in the United States. It is often associated with a sense of cheerfulness and nature due to its meanings.

Trend Summary

Ellery has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over recent years.

Variants

Elery

International Variants

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Sibling Suggestions

Ellison Elena Eleanor Elliot Emery Emilia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ellery was first seen in the United States in 1959. Ellery has ranked as high as #1139 nationally, which occurred in 2014, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Minnesota, New York, and North Carolina. 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 (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	19	22%
CA	15	17%
MN	9	10%
NY	8	9%
FL	7	8%
TN	7	8%
OH	6	7%
WA	6	7%
WI	5	6%
NC	5	6%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1959	5
1964	5
1973	5
1975	5
1977	10
1978	9
1979	5
1981	5
1983	7
1984	6
1985	8
1986	8
1987	11
1988	16
1989	17
1990	26
1991	28
1992	19
1993	32
1994	29
1995	31
1996	36
1997	39
1998	46
1999	40
2000	46
2001	40
2002	60
2003	70
2004	77
2005	131
2006	159
2007	151
2008	141
2009	171
2010	187
2011	197
2012	202
2013	197
2014	256
2015	256
2016	196
2017	211
2018	174
2019	197
2020	207
2021	213
2022	201
2023	196
2024	172