Unisex · #3,443 in 2026

Ercell

Current Rank
#3,443
Peak Rank
#2,027 (1922)
Total Babies
257
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #2,027 (257 total)
👦 Boy peak #2,266 (125 total)
👧As Girl Name
1891
First Year
1942
Last Year
1922
Peak Year
#2027
Peak Rank
257
Total Count
28
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1912
First Year
1947
Last Year
1934
Peak Year
#2266
Peak Rank
125
Total Count
18
Years Active

The Story of Ercell

As a girl name

Ercell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1891, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1922, when 19 Ercells were born — ranking #2,027 that year. As of 2026, Ercell ranks #3,443 for girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 257 Ercells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1890s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Ercell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1912, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1934, when 11 Ercells were born — ranking #2,266 that year. As of 2026, Ercell ranks #3,372 for boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 125 Ercells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Ercell

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ercell

What does the name Ercell mean?
Ercell is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1891. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Ercell in 2026?
In 2026, Ercell ranks #3,443 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Ercell most popular?
Ercell reached its peak popularity in 1922, ranking #2,027 that year with 19 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Ercell most popular?
Ercell has historically been most popular in North Carolina. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ercell.
Is Ercell a unisex name?
Yes — Ercell is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 67% of Ercells assigned female and 33% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Ercell?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ercell include Almedia, Monie, Margreat. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ercell

Ercell is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1891 and has accumulated 257 births in the dataset. Ercell's peak popularity came in 1922 when it ranked #2,027. Use the chart and map above to compare Ercell'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.