Holding steady.
Popularity of Elery since 1904
Babies named Elery per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Elery's real moment was 1904.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 67 |
| 1920s | 107 |
| 1930s | 57 |
| 1940s | 52 |
| 1950s | 23 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Elery is a name with a quiet history. First recorded in 1904, it has never appeared in the U.S. top 1000. Its peak year was 1904, the same year it first appeared, but even then it was given to only a handful of newborns. Since then, its trajectory has been stable, meaning it has remained consistently rare, with no significant revival. The name is most likely a variant of Ellery, which itself comes from an English surname connected to alder trees. Elery fits a pattern of early 20th century names like Elsie and Elmer, and it may appeal to parents looking for a vintage name with a soft, feminine sound. Because it has never been common, children named Elery are unlikely to encounter many others with the same name.
Elery is likely a variant of Ellery, a name derived from an English surname that originated from a place name meaning 'alder tree' or 'island with elder trees'. The name Ellery itself comes from Old English elements 'alor' (alder) and 'ēg' (island). Elery emerged as a given name in the early 20th century, first recorded in 1904, but has never been widely used, remaining consistently rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Elle, Ellie, Lee
Variants: Ellery
Sibling names for Elery
Names that share Elery's style, for a brother or sister.
