Ellington

Unisex

Ellington has been given to 1,704 babies in the U.S. since 1921. It peaked in 2016.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,704

Peak year

2016 (124 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1921

10-year trend

▼ -25%

Gender split

59% girls / 41% boys

Names one letter away from Ellington — alternate spellings parents actually use.

2,879 babies since 1880

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Ellington.

1,704 babies since 1893

1,704 babies since 2005

1,703 babies since 1998

1,702 babies since 1956

1,702 babies since 1957

1,707 babies since 1899

1,708 babies since 1959

1,698 babies since 1998

How popular is the name Ellington?

Ellington has been given to 1,704 babies in the U.S. since 1921. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Ellington peak?

Ellington peaked in 2016, when 124 babies were given the name.

Is Ellington a girl or boy name?

Ellington is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.

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