NAME PROFILE
Ellery
Ellery means 'island with elder trees' and reflects a strong connection to nature. It carries a sense of uniqueness and charm, often associated with individuals who are imaginative and thoughtful.
Key Stats
| Total births | 7,005 |
| Gender | Female (1% / 99%) |
| Peak year | 2014 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1918 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | English, Irish |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
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Top States
CA — 29%MI — 23%TX — 18%MN — 16%NY — 15%
Notable People
Ellery Queen (Fictional detective and author) · Ellery Adams (Author known for mystery novels) · Ellery Schempp (Activist in the Supreme Court case on school prayer) · Ellery Hanley (Former rugby league player and coach) · Ellery W. W. Smith (American politician)
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