US Popularity:2205
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Latin
Meaning:Cheerful, merry; Alder nook
Ellery is a gender-neutral name inspired by a British surname of Old Norse origin, meaning “alder nook.” The alder tree is known to symbolize strength, protection, confidence, and determination. Inspired by this, it should come as no surprise that baby Ellery’s fierce independence and loyalty will see them thrive. Ellery also derives from Hillary, from the Latin Hilarius, meaning "cheerful" and "merry." Fans of fictional mystery dramas may recognize this from the titular detective character Ellery Queen. With a name like this, who knows what marvels your little one will discover?

How Popular Is The Name Ellery?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Ellery is currently #1244 on The Bump
Boy:Ellery is currently #685 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Ellery is currently #892 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Ellery is currently #2205 in U.S. births
Boy:Ellery is currently #8410 in U.S. births
Girl:Ellery is currently #1213 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#1213
in 2023
- 5
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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