US Popularity:1599
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Hebrew
Meaning:Son of Ellis; Yahweh is God
Traditionally a boy’s name, Ellison is a gender-neutral title of British origin and means “son of Ellis.” Ellis has a Hebrew counterpart, Elijah, meaning "Yahweh is God," who was a prophet and healer from the Book of Kings. Ellison offers a fresh sound different from other Ellie-style names—and the popular name Alison—and is ideal for an innovative character like baby. This unique name will undoubtedly help baby Ellison stand out as they embark on life’s great adventure!
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How Popular Is The Name Ellison?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Ellison is currently #1840 on The Bump
Boy:Ellison is currently #1029 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Ellison is currently #1284 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Ellison is currently #1599 in U.S. births
Boy:Ellison is currently #1679 in U.S. births
Girl:Ellison is currently #1067 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2025
Gender:
Girl
#1067
in 2025
No change
from 2024
In comparison to the previous year's data

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