Declining since 2012, #7,133 for girls today.
Popularity of Ellyson since 1997
Babies named Ellyson per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 125 |
| 2010s | 274 |
| 2020s | 79 |
Meaning & origin
Ellyson is a modern American invention that entered the U.S. naming landscape in 1997, reflecting a broader trend of using surname-style names for girls. It reached its peak popularity in 2011, but since 2012 its usage has been falling. As of 2025, it ranks 7133rd nationally, with about 1 in 107,151 newborn girls receiving the name. The name is most commonly found in Oklahoma, its top state. While it has a traditional '-son' suffix suggesting a masculine origin, in practice Ellyson is virtually always used for girls, like similar names Emerson and Addison. The editorial team notes that Ellyson's trajectory as a declining modern name may appeal to parents seeking a distinctive choice that is still recognizable.
Ellyson is a modern American coinage, formed by adding the suffix -son to the nickname Ellie, itself a diminutive of names like Eleanor or Elizabeth. It follows the pattern of surname-style first names for girls, popularized in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1997 and saw a modest peak in 2011, after which its usage declined.
Where Ellyson is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ellie, Elly, Sonnie
Variants: Ellison, Elyson
Sibling names for Ellyson
Names that share Ellyson's style, for a brother or sister.
