3,485births recorded
4Countries
2Variants
2006Peak · England & Wales
#1677United States 2025
Ellison is a boy name family recorded 3,485 times in 4 countries since 1881. It ranks highest today in the United States (#1677 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in England & Wales in 2006, at 4.6 births per 100,000. Elsewhere it is mostly given as Elison (France, Argentina).
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Ellison
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellison | English | 2,963 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1677 | 1883 | ▲ 19 % |
| Ellison | English | 377 | 🏴 England & Wales | #2266 | 2006 | ▼ 32 % |
| Elison | English | 109 | 🇺🇸 United States | #9714 | 2015 | ▼ 30 % |
| Elison | English | 30 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 2020 | – |
| Elison | English | 6 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | – | 1991 | – |
Questions about Ellison
How popular is the name Ellison?
In 2025 it ranked #1677 in the United States. Official registers record 3,485 births across 4 countries.
What is Ellison in other languages?
Elison (English).
When was Ellison most popular?
It peaked in England & Wales in 2006, at 4.6 births per 100,000.
Is Ellison a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Ellison is a boy name.