Elle
How to say it: EL · /ˈɛl/
From French pronoun 'elle' (she); also used as a short form of Eleanor or Ellen.
Elle was the 456th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 668 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 18% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #541 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #456 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 668 |
| Share of births | 1 in 4,963 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −18% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #541 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Almost entirely a creation of recent decades, Elle reached its high in the 2010s. It remains at that peak while the next few years are expected to bring a slight slip.
What goes with it
Soft and hushed with flowing l sounds, Elle feels gentle. Elise and Sophie share its style.
Honouring a Elle in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Elle is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Dutch, English, French, German.
Ireland: #192.
Famous people named Elle
- Elle Fanning (born 1998)American actress
- Elle Macpherson (born 1964)Australian model and actress
- Elle King (born 1989)American singer, songwriter, and actress
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