Will my child share the name Ellie-Mae with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 40 UK babies named Ellie-Mae per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ellie-Mae in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Ellie-Mae becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Ellie-Mae is declining: down 313 places since 2020, to #872 in 2025. It peaked at #237 in 2009.

Is Ellie-Mae a good choice for a distinctive name?

Ellie-Mae is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Ellie-Mae a popular baby name in the United States?

Ellie-Mae does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #872

Ellie-Mae

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Ellie-Mae is a distinctive choice, ranked #872 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Ellie-Mae in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#872

About the Name Ellie-Mae

Ellie-Mae has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 393 places in five years. It was most popular in 2009 at #237 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Ellie-Mae is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Ellie-Mae in their class.