Ellery
- Pronunciation
- [El-le-ry]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Lives By The Alder Tree
- Origin
- German
Ellery Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,252 baby boys have been named Ellery. The name peaked in 1959 with 65 US births that year (rank #957). In 2024, ranked #5492 nationally — 4,535 places below its 1959 peak.
Top States for Ellery
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Ellery births are: California (38), Pennsylvania (16), New York (12).
Other German-Origin Names Like Ellery
If you like Ellery's German origin, consider these related names: Abelard, Abelard,Allard,Alard, Adal, Adalard, Adalbert. Browse all German names →
6-Letter Names Starting with E
Names with Ellery's exact length and starting letter: Eachan, Eadger, Eadlin, Eadlyn, Eadric.
Quick Facts About Ellery
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Compare Ellery to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Ellery against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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