Ell
Boy nameEll has been given to 154 babies in the U.S. since 1882. It peaked in 1922.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
154
Peak year
1922 (14 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1882
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
6% girls / 94% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Ell — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Ell.
Sibling name ideas for Ell
Same era and popularity as Ell, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Ell?
Ell has been given to 154 babies in the U.S. since 1882. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Ell peak?
Ell peaked in 1922, when 14 babies were given the name.
Is Ell a girl or boy name?
Ell is primarily a boy name (94% of babies named Ell are boys).
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