Ellee
Every Ellee since 1989 — 1,449 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ellee
Ellee is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,266 in 2025 with 48 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1989, 1,449 American babies have been named Ellee. Its peak came in 2013, when 85 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ellee stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ellee year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 48 | #3,266 |
| 2024 | 50 | #3,188 |
| 2023 | 53 | #3,109 |
| 2022 | 51 | #3,183 |
| 2021 | 51 | #3,171 |
| 2020 | 60 | #2,757 |
| 2019 | 54 | #3,017 |
| 2018 | 55 | #2,973 |
| 2017 | 68 | #2,581 |
| 2016 | 67 | #2,624 |
| 2015 | 52 | #3,190 |
| 2014 | 63 | #2,751 |
| 2013 | 85 | #2,194 |
| 2012 | 84 | #2,244 |
| 2011 | 65 | #2,703 |
| 2010 | 81 | #2,348 |
| 2009 | 48 | #3,427 |
| 2008 | 55 | #3,089 |
| 2007 | 53 | #3,222 |
| 2006 | 44 | #3,579 |
| 2005 | 45 | #3,380 |
| 2004 | 48 | #3,192 |
| 2003 | 32 | #4,133 |
| 2002 | 36 | #3,673 |
| 2001 | 19 | #5,883 |
| 2000 | 20 | #5,543 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,237 |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,543 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ellee in 2025?
Ellee ranked #3,266 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 48 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ellee?
1,449 babies have been named Ellee in the United States since 1989, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ellee most popular?
Ellee peaked in 2013, when 85 newborns received the name.
Is Ellee a boy or girl name?
Ellee is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ellee rising or falling?
Ellee is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.