Holding steady.
Popularity of Ellar since 1880
Babies named Ellar per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1922, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Ellar's real moment was 1881.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 46 |
| 1890s | 46 |
| 1900s | 85 |
| 1910s | 114 |
| 1920s | 118 |
| 1930s | 53 |
| 1940s | 32 |
| 1950s | 17 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ellar is an exceptionally rare name in U.S. records, first appearing in 1880 with no subsequent surge in popularity. Its peak year by raw count was 1881, but it has never cracked the top 1000, reflecting a stable but minimal usage trajectory. The name's origins are obscure, likely a modern construction rather than a traditional name. Parents choosing Ellar today are selecting a name with a soft, melodic sound and a blank slate for personal meaning, free from strong cultural or historical associations.
Ellar appears to be a modern coinage, likely fashioned from the popular El- prefix (as in Ella, Ellie) combined with the -ar suffix. Its use has been rare, with limited recorded instances. No clear historical or linguistic derivation is attested.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Eller
Sibling names for Ellar
Names that share Ellar's style, for a brother or sister.
