Holding steady.
Popularity of Ellesse since 1986
Babies named Ellesse per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 47 |
| 1990s | 59 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ellesse is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1986, a time when creative respellings and blends were gaining popularity. Its peak year came in 1991, but since then its usage has remained stable at a very low frequency. The name has not ranked in the top 1000 since its debut, with fewer than 5 births per year in recent years (latest year is 2025). Its top states are not recorded, indicating spread across the country without strong regional concentration. Ellesse carries a sleek, feminine sound that fits alongside French-inspired names like Elise and Noelle.
Ellesse is a modern coinage that first appeared in U.S. records in 1986. It may be a respelling of Elise, assimilating the French ending -esse, or a creative combination of common name elements. The name has seen sporadic use, with a peak in 1991, but remains relatively rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Elle, Essie
Sibling names for Ellesse
Names that share Ellesse's style, for a brother or sister.
