Ellery

Ellery is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 189 babies in the United States.

Ellery at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Ellery

Ellery belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Ellery first appears in Social Security records in 1882 and has been given to 6,808 babies since 1880, including 189 in 2024.

Ellery in US records

First recorded (US)
1882
Babies named Ellery in 2024
189
Total since 1880
6,808

Ellery in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Babies named Ellery in 2025
16
Total since 1996
206

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ellery mean?

The meaning of Ellery is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Ellery a boy or girl name?

Ellery is a unisex name. In 2024, 189 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ellery?

Ellery comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Ellery?

Ellery is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1882 and has been given to 6,808 babies since 1880.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].