Rising since 2000, #3,712 for girls today.
Popularity of Ellerie since 1998
Babies named Ellerie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 87 |
| 2010s | 177 |
| 2020s | 319 |
Meaning & origin
Ellerie is a modern feminine name that entered U.S. baby name records in 1998, though it has never been common. In 2025 it ranked 3,712th, with about 1 in 40,182 baby girls receiving the name. Its usage has been rising since 2000, and it reached its peak popularity in 2024. The name is most frequently given in California, reflecting its contemporary and potentially West Coast-influenced appeal. While its exact origins are unclear, Ellerie likely derives from the surname Ellery or serves as a creative elaboration of Ellie. It remains a rare but steadily chosen option for parents seeking a melodic, modern-sounding name.
Ellerie is a modern coinage, likely a variant of the surname Ellery, which is derived from an English place name meaning 'island where elder trees grow'. Alternatively, it may be a fashionable elaboration of Ellie or Elle with the popular -rie suffix. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1998 and has seen gradual use since, primarily in California.
Where Ellerie is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ellie, Elle, Erie
Variants: Ellery, Ellerrie
Sibling names for Ellerie
Names that share Ellerie's style, for a brother or sister.
