Ellie is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #12769 in 2023 with 5 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2014 with 12 births ranking #6753. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 341,710 boys born was named Ellie. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Ellie is a familiar English diminutive used for names such as Eleanor, Ellen and Elizabeth. Its sweetness and simplicity have helped it become a well-loved standalone choice too.
Although Ellie began as a nickname form, it is now widely used in its own right. Its rise in the United Kingdom during the 1990s helped establish it as a modern favourite.