Elly
Girl nameElly has been given to 4,595 babies in the U.S. since 1921. It peaked in 2010.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
4,595
Peak year
2010 (191 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1921
10-year trend
▼ -16%
Gender split
100% girls / 0% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Elly — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Elly.
FAQ
How popular is the name Elly?
Elly has been given to 4,595 babies in the U.S. since 1921. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Elly peak?
Elly peaked in 2010, when 191 babies were given the name.
Is Elly a girl or boy name?
Elly is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Elly are girls).
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