Elley
Every Elley since 1996 — 374 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Elley
Elley is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,005 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1996, 374 American babies have been named Elley. Its peak came in 2008, when 22 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Elley stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Elley year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #8,005 |
| 2024 | 12 | #8,595 |
| 2023 | 12 | #8,628 |
| 2022 | 17 | #6,803 |
| 2021 | 14 | #7,741 |
| 2020 | 10 | #9,763 |
| 2019 | 22 | #5,668 |
| 2018 | 16 | #7,195 |
| 2017 | 9 | #10,951 |
| 2016 | 14 | #8,123 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,353 |
| 2014 | 12 | #9,141 |
| 2013 | 14 | #8,265 |
| 2012 | 17 | #7,235 |
| 2011 | 22 | #5,998 |
| 2010 | 18 | #7,003 |
| 2009 | 14 | #8,578 |
| 2008 | 22 | #6,202 |
| 2007 | 13 | #9,167 |
| 2006 | 14 | #8,384 |
| 2005 | 15 | #7,619 |
| 2004 | 14 | #7,957 |
| 2003 | 8 | #11,636 |
| 2002 | 14 | #7,546 |
| 2001 | 7 | #12,454 |
| 2000 | 9 | #10,143 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Elley in 2025?
Elley ranked #8,005 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Elley?
374 babies have been named Elley in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Elley most popular?
Elley peaked in 2008, when 22 newborns received the name.
Is Elley a boy or girl name?
Elley is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Elley rising or falling?
Elley has been roughly stable over the past decade.