Will my child share the name Ellie with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 410 UK babies named Ellie per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ellie in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Ellie becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Ellie has been fairly steady, ranked #119 in 2025 against #67 in 2020. Its best recorded position was #2 in 2003.

Is Ellie popular in the US as well as the UK?

Ellie is more popular in the US (#21) than in the UK (#88). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Who are some famous people named Ellie?

Notable people named Ellie include: Ellie Simmonds — Eleanor May Simmonds is a British retired Paralympian swimmer who competed in S6 events.; Ellie Darcey-Alden — Ellie May Darcey-Alden is an English-American actress.; Ellie Rowsell — Ellen Ciara "Ellie" Rowsell is an English singer and musician from London..

Is Ellie a popular baby name in the United States?

Ellie ranks #21 in the US (2024), comfortably inside the American top 100.

👧 Girl's name 📊 Moderately Common UK #119

Ellie

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Ellie sits comfortably in the UK charts at #119 in 2025 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.

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UK Rank 2025

#119

US Rank #24

About the Name Ellie

Ellie ranked #119 in 2025, down from its peak of #2 in 2003 — still a familiar name, but past its high point. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has spent 29 of the last 30 years inside the UK top 100 — a mark of enduring mainstream appeal.

Ellie is fairly common in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Ellie in their class.

In the US it ranks even higher at #21, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.

⭐ Famous People Named Ellie

Ellie Simmonds — Eleanor May Simmonds is a British retired Paralympian swimmer who competed in S6 events.
Ellie Darcey-Alden — Ellie May Darcey-Alden is an English-American actress.
Ellie Rowsell — Ellen Ciara "Ellie" Rowsell is an English singer and musician from London.

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