At a glance
- In short
- Ell is a unisex name of English origin, pronounced as EL (/ɛl/). It has been a timeless choice for parents seeking a simple and elegant name for their child.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1948 (#3,316)
- Babies in 1948
- 6 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #943 in 1882
- First recorded
- 1882
Meaning of Ell
Originating from the English language, the name Ell is a unisex name that is pronounced as EL (/ɛl/). It is a variation of the names Elle and Ella. The name Ell has been recorded in data for newborns in the United States of America since at least 1882, with varying levels of popularity over the years. While it may not have consistently ranked high on baby name charts, Ell has remained a timeless choice for parents seeking a simple and elegant name for their child. With its short and sweet sound, Ell carries an air of sophistication and charm.
How to pronounce Ell
English
- Pronounced EL /ɛl/
Popularity of Ell in the U.S.
Ell was last recorded in the U.S. in 1948, ranked #3,316 with 6 babies. It peaked at #943 in 1882. It first appears in the records in 1882.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1882–1948 22 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 6 | 3,316 | back (not recorded in 1946–1947) |
| 1945 | 5 | 3,338 | ▲ 92 |
| 1944 | 5 | 3,430 | ▼ 199 |
| 1943 | 6 | 3,231 | back (not recorded in 1935–1942) |
| 1934 | 5 | 3,679 | back (not recorded in 1932–1933) |
| 1931 | 6 | 3,390 | ▲ 611 |
| 1930 | 5 | 4,001 | ▼ 442 |
| 1929 | 6 | 3,559 | back (not recorded in 1926–1928) |
| 1925 | 10 | 2,755 | ▲ 1,112 |
| 1924 | 6 | 3,867 | ▼ 1,095 |
| 1923 | 10 | 2,772 | ▲ 242 |
| 1922 | 9 | 3,014 | ▲ 1,308 |
| 1921 | 5 | 4,322 | ▼ 1,557 |
| 1920 | 10 | 2,765 | ▲ 626 |
| 1919 | 7 | 3,391 | ▲ 337 |
| 1918 | 6 | 3,728 | ▼ 511 |
| 1917 | 7 | 3,217 | ▲ 299 |
| 1916 | 6 | 3,516 | ▼ 687 |
| 1915 | 8 | 2,829 | ▲ 435 |
| 1914 | 5 | 3,264 | ▼ 768 |
| 1913 | 6 | 2,496 | back (not recorded in 1883–1912) |
| 1882 | 5 | 943 | new |
Notable people named Ell
- Ell Roberson III is a former American football quarterback who played for Kansas State University and briefly for the Montreal Alouettes.