Ellie sits comfortably in the UK charts at #88 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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UK Rank 2024
#88
US Rank #21
About the Name Ellie
Ellie is holding steady in the rankings at #88. It reached its peak of #2 in 2003 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has spent 29 of the last 29 years inside the UK top 100 — a mark of enduring mainstream appeal.
Ellie is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #21, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Ellie
Unlikely. With around 534 UK babies named Ellie per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ellie in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Ellie has held a stable position around #88 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #2 in 2003 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
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.
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..
Ellie ranks #21 in the US (2024), making it comfortably inside the American top 100. It's well-liked on both sides of the Atlantic.
534
UK babies named Ellie (2024)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.3
In a school of 600
↓ 21 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Ellie
Likely around 1 other Ellie in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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