Ellen
e(l)-len
US Popularity:1910
Origin:Greek
Other Origin(s):French
Meaning:Brilliant, the bright one, shining light
From Ellen Pompeo to Ellen DeGeneres, a baby girl with this given name is in good—not to mention, talented—company! Inspired by classics like Eleanor and Helene, feminine Ellen flaunts French and Greek origins and means "brilliant," "the bright one," and "shining light." Baby Ellen is bound to be a constant source of light in any new parent's life and a beacon of limitless love!
Famous People Named Ellen
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Ellen DeGeneresComedian
Ellen Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Ellen is currently #1092 on The Bump
Girl:Ellen is currently #493 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Ellen is currently #1910 in U.S. births
Girl:Ellen is currently #741 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#1910
in 2022
- 196
from 2021
Sources
Name Doctor, Ellen
Name Doctor, Ellen
Name Doctor, Ellen
Behind the Name, Ellen 1, January 2022
Behind the Name, Ellen 2, February 2019
IMBd, Ellen Pompeo
IMBd, Ellen DeGeneres
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