Will my child share the name Ellise with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Ellise per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ellise in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Ellise becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Ellise is declining: down 1,241 places since 2019, to #5,927 in 2025. It peaked at #582 in 2000.

Is Ellise a good choice for a distinctive 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.

Is Ellise a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Ellise

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Ellise is a distinctive choice, ranked #5927 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Ellise in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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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 rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Ellise in their class.