US Popularity:1977
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 DeGeneres
    Comedian

Ellen Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Ellen is currently #1141 on The Bump
Girl:Ellen is currently #822 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Ellen is currently #1977 in U.S. births
Girl:Ellen is currently #1054 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#1054
in 2023
- 37
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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