Girl · #8,722 in 2026

Ellyson

Ellyson may refer to:Edgar Ellyson (1869–1954), minister Henry Keeling Ellyson (1923–1890), Virginia newspaperman, father of James Taylor Ellyson, grandfather of Theodore Gordon Ellyson. James Taylor Ellyson (1847–1919), politician Robert Ellyson (1615–1671), sheriff Theodore Gordon Ellyson (1885–1928), naval officer

Current Rank
#8,722
Peak Rank
#3,781 (2011)
Total Babies
495
5-Yr Trend
-45%
1997
First Year
2026
Last Year
2011
Peak Year
#3781
Peak Rank
495
Total Count
27
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Ellyson

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Ellyson may refer to:Edgar Ellyson (1869–1954), minister Henry Keeling Ellyson (1923–1890), Virginia newspaperman, father of James Taylor Ellyson, grandfather of Theodore Gordon Ellyson. James Taylor Ellyson (1847–1919), politician Robert Ellyson (1615–1671), sheriff Theodore Gordon Ellyson (1885–1928), naval officer

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The Story of Ellyson

Ellyson first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1997, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when 40 Ellysons were born — ranking #3,781 that year. As of 2026, Ellyson ranks #8,722 for baby girls with 10 births, falling sharply (-45%). In total, more than 495 Ellysons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Ellyson

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ellyson is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ellyson

What does the name Ellyson mean?
Ellyson may refer to:Edgar Ellyson (1869–1954), minister Henry Keeling Ellyson (1923–1890), Virginia newspaperman, father of James Taylor Ellyson, grandfather of Theodore Gordon Ellyson. James Taylor Ellyson (1847–1919), politician Robert Ellyson (1615–1671), sheriff Theodore Gordon Ellyson (1885–1928), naval officer
How popular is Ellyson in 2026?
In 2026, Ellyson ranks #8,722 among girls' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.
When was Ellyson most popular?
Ellyson reached its peak popularity in 2011, ranking #3,781 that year with 40 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Ellyson most popular?
Ellyson has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ellyson.
Is Ellyson a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Ellyson is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Ellyson?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ellyson include Fionna, Laycee, Mysha. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Ellyson

Ellyson is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1997 and has accumulated 495 births in the dataset. Ellyson's peak popularity came in 2011 when it ranked #3,781. Use the chart and map above to compare Ellyson's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.