Ellery
How to say it: EL-uh-ree · /ˈɛləri/
English surname used as a given name, possibly from a place name or a form of Hilary. Known from fictional detective Ellery Queen.
Ellery was the 854th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 188 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 6% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #783 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #854 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 188 |
| Share of births | 1 in 12,463 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −6% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #783 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Little used before recent decades, Ellery rose to the 2020s. At its peak at present, further growth seems ahead.
What goes with it
Flowing and soft with rolling sounds, Ellery feels light. Ellie makes a sweet short form.
Nicknames
- Ellie
- El
Other spellings
Honouring a Ellery in the family
- Elliepet form
- Elpet form
- Elloryspelling
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Ellery is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Ellery
- Ellery Sprayberry (born 2000)American actress
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