Holding steady.
Popularity of Ellice since 1916
Babies named Ellice per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 12 |
| 1920s | 7 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 22 |
| 1950s | 69 |
| 1960s | 47 |
| 1970s | 24 |
| 1980s | 85 |
| 1990s | 46 |
| 2000s | 53 |
| 2010s | 37 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ellice is an uncommon English given name, most often a variant of Alice. According to U.S. Social Security data, Ellice was first recorded in 1916, though it has never entered the top 1,000. Its peak year was 1988, after which usage waned. The name shows a stable trajectory in recent decades, appearing in low numbers each year. While it has not been associated with any top states, Ellice carries a vintage, literary feel reminiscent of late 19th-century naming patterns. Its rarity today makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking an old-fashioned name without widespread use.
Ellice is a medieval English variant of Alice, itself from Old French Alis, from Germanic Adalheidis (noble + kind). It was used in England from the 13th century, often as a surname as well as a given name. The spelling Ellice appears in parish records and family histories, particularly in Scotland and northern England.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ellie, El, Liss
Sibling names for Ellice
Names that share Ellice's style, for a brother or sister.
