Ellison
Meaningson of Ellis · English
- US rank
- #1,065
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #837 in 2021
228 babies were named Ellison in the US in 2025. It has dropped 159 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1914–2025
US births per million boys, 1881–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Ellison you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 7,047 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Ellison, 228 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Ellison would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryEllison first shows up in US birth records in 1881, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 144 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2021, when it reached #837.
- Then vs nowEllison is 4.8× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 33,670 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 7,047.
- TrendEllison has slipped 159 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,065. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedEllison is most popular in South Carolina, where it ranks #210, followed by Alabama (#318) and Tennessee (#335). It's in the top 1,000 in 9 states.
- Boy or girlEllison is given to both boys and girls: 70% of the 326 babies named Ellison in 2025 were girls. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn English, Ellison means “son of Ellis”.
About the name Ellison
Ellison is a gender-neutral name of English origin meaning “son of Ellis”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-son”. US birth records list Ellison for girls from 1914 to 2025, in 57 of those 112 years. Its best year was 2021, when it ranked #837 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,065, with 228 babies. Of the 326 US babies named Ellison in 2025, 70% were girls and 30% were boys.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 1.3 | 759,494 girls |
| 1950s | 0.3 | 4,000,000 girls |
| 1960s | 0.6 | 1,666,667 girls |
| 1970s | 3.4 | 293,255 girls |
| 1980s | 4.1 | 243,902 girls |
| 1990s | 12 | 84,746 girls |
| 2000s | 59 | 16,883 girls |
| 2010s | 154 | 6,504 girls |
| 2020s | 159 | 6,285 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 19 | 51,606 boys |
| 1900s | 28 | 35,587 boys |
| 1910s | 27 | 37,580 boys |
| 1920s | 20 | 50,916 boys |
| 1930s | 15 | 65,920 boys |
| 1940s | 13 | 78,309 boys |
| 1950s | 7.5 | 134,228 boys |
| 1960s | 6.9 | 144,300 boys |
| 1970s | 6.2 | 162,338 boys |
| 1980s | 8.0 | 125,313 boys |
| 1990s | 8.4 | 118,624 boys |
| 2000s | 12 | 85,106 boys |
| 2010s | 39 | 25,820 boys |
| 2020s | 50 | 19,927 boys |
Other spellings of Ellison
More English names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Ellison
What does the name Ellison mean?
Ellison means “son of Ellis” in English.
What is the origin of the name Ellison?
Ellison has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Oliver.
Is Ellison a boy or girl name?
Both. Ellison is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 70% of US babies named Ellison were girls.
How popular is the name Ellison?
Ellison ranked #1,065 for US girls in 2025, given to 228 babies. Its best year was 2021 (#837).