Ellise is a distinctive choice, ranked #4057 in 2023. Your child is likely to be the only Ellise in their class.
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UK Rank 2023
#4057
About the Name Ellise
Ellise is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 72 places over five years. Its high point was #582 in 2000, and it now sits at #4057. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Ellise is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Ellise
Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Ellise per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ellise in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Ellise has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 72 places in the last five years. Its peak was #582 in 2000. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Ellise 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.
Ellise does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Ellises in the wild.
5
UK babies named Ellise (2023)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 72 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Ellise
Likely around 1 other Ellise in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2023)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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