Declining since 2022, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Ellaree since 1912
Babies named Ellaree per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 38 |
| 1920s | 76 |
| 1930s | 27 |
| 1940s | 19 |
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 18 |
| 2020s | 16 |
Meaning & origin
Ellaree is a rare American feminine name first recorded in 1912, with a peak in popularity during 1926. It has never been common, and in 2025 it ranked 14,942 with roughly 1 in 321,453 baby girls receiving the name. The name has been on a falling trajectory since 2022. Ellaree likely originated as a creative blend of popular name sounds, reflecting early 20th-century naming trends that favored melodic, invented names. Its rarity and unique sound make it a distinctive choice, with no strong regional concentration in the United States.
Ellaree likely emerged in early 20th century America as a creative combination of popular name elements. It may derive from Ella (a short form of names like Eleanor or Ellen, ultimately from Helen) combined with the suffix -ree, or it could be a variant of the surname Ellery. The name appears in U.S. records starting in 1912, suggesting a modern coinage rather than ancient roots.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Ellarey, Elaree, Elleree
Sibling names for Ellaree
Names that share Ellaree's style, for a brother or sister.
