NAME PROFILE
Ellington
Originally derived from an English surname meaning 'Ellis's town' or 'town of the descendants of Elf', Ellington carries an aura of creative legacy. It suggests a person with a soulful, rhythmic grace and a sophisticated spirit that naturally draws people toward their artistic vision.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,704 |
| Gender | Female (2% / 98%) |
| Peak year | 2016 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 2010 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NC — 24%TX — 24%CA — 19%GA — 17%TN — 17%
Notable People
Duke Ellington (Jazz Legend, 'Take the A Train') · Ellington Ratliff (Drummer, 'R5') · Mercedes Ellington (Choreographer, 'Sophisticated Ladies') · James Ellington (Olympic Sprinter, 'Team GB') · Ellington Porter (Visual Artist, 'Visions of Soul')
Nicknames & Diminutives
EllieDukeTonny
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