Ellen is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #1028 in 2025 with 33 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 929 births ranking #63. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 96.4%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 7,675 girls born was named Ellen. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.