MallowbyNames

Elloree

EL-oh-ree · Likely a variant of Ellery, meaning 'cheerful' or 'happy' (from Old English 'ælǣre').

2025 rank (girls)
#7,133
Babies named in 2025
15
Peak popularity
2025
2025 frequency
1 in 107,151 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 2009

Rising since 2009, #7,133 for girls today.

Popularity of Elloree since 1920

Babies named Elloree per year in U.S. Social Security records.

51015192019602000Most births 2025Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1920s10
1930s0
1940s0
1950s0
1960s0
1970s0
1980s0
1990s0
2000s0
2010s60
2020s73

Meaning & origin

Elloree is a rare and distinctive name for girls, first recorded in the U.S. in 1920. It has seen a slow but steady rise since 2009, and reached its peak rank of 7,133 in 2025, with 1 in 107,151 newborn girls receiving the name. The name is most popular in South Carolina, its top state. Elloree likely originated as a modern feminine elaboration of Ellery, an English surname with roots in Old English words for 'noble strength' or 'cheerful'. Its melodic, three-syllable sound and unusual 'ee' ending give it a contemporary feel while hinting at Southern place-name charm. Though still uncommon, Elloree's upward trajectory suggests growing appeal among parents seeking a fresh alternative to similar-sounding names like Eloise or Ellery.

Elloree is probably a modern feminine variant of the surname Ellery, which derives from the Old English personal name 'Ælfþryð' or 'Æthelþryð', meaning 'noble strength'. As a given name, Ellory or Ellery has been used since the 20th century, and Elloree emerges as a more ornate, feminine form, possibly influenced by place names like Elloree, South Carolina.

Where Elloree is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Ellie, Lori, Ree

Variants: Ellory, Ellerie, Ellery

Sibling names for Elloree

Names that share Elloree's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Elloree mean?
Elloree is likely a variant of Ellery, which derives from an Old English name meaning 'noble strength' or 'cheerful'.
How popular is the name Elloree?
Elloree is very rare. In 2025, it ranked 7,133rd in the U.S., given to about 1 in 107,151 newborn girls.
Is Elloree a boy or girl name?
Elloree is used almost exclusively as a girl's name in U.S. records.