Ellabelle
Feminine combination name meaning "beautiful shining light".
Name Census estimates that about 37 living Americans carry the first name Ellabelle. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ellabelle today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ellabelle births was 2015 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ellabelle. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ellabelle. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
37
~ 1 in 9,263,631 Americans
Peak year
2015
8 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,497
Tracked since 1916
Popularity
Ellabelle: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ellabelle from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 25 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ellabelle by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ellabelle during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ellabelle
The name Ellabelle is a combination of two distinct names, Ella and Belle. Both components have their roots in different cultures and time periods.
Ella is a Germanic name derived from the Old German word "alia," which means "other" or "foreign." It was a popular name among the Germanic tribes during the Middle Ages. In the 9th century, the name Ella appeared in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, an important historical record of the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms.
Belle, on the other hand, is a French name derived from the word "belle," meaning "beautiful." It has its origins in the French language and culture, and has been a popular name since the Middle Ages. The name Belle was often used in French literature and folklore, such as the famous fairy tale "Beauty and the Beast."
The combination of these two names, Ellabelle, likely emerged in the 19th century as a unique and whimsical blend. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ellabelle was Ellabelle Holbrook, an American author and educator born in 1854.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Ellabelle. Ellabelle Davis, born in 1907, was an American blues singer and songwriter who was active during the 1920s and 1930s. Ellabelle Parsons, born in 1920, was an American actress who appeared in numerous films and television shows during the mid-20th century.
Ellabelle Hahn, born in 1924, was a German-American industrial designer and artist known for her innovative furniture designs. Ellabelle Bailis, born in 1930, was a Canadian artist and painter renowned for her abstract expressionist works.
Another notable figure was Ellabelle Hawes Davis, born in 1942, an American politician and the first African American woman to serve as a judge in the state of Maryland.
While the name Ellabelle has its roots in different cultures and languages, it has evolved into a unique and distinctive name with a whimsical and melodic quality. Its blend of historical and linguistic elements has made it a memorable choice for parents seeking a name with character and charm.
People
Ellabelle + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ellabelle as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ellabelle: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ellabelle?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 37 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ellabelle going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 9,263,631 US residents.
Is Ellabelle a common name?
We classify Ellabelle as "Very Rare". It ranks above 49.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 53 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ellabelle most popular?
The single biggest year for Ellabelle was 2015, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ellabelle is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ellabelle in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ellabelle a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ellabelle in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Ellabelle still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ellabelle in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ellabelle can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Ellabelle as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.