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Ellakate

A combination of the feminine names Ella and Kate; Ella means "all" or "completely" in German, while Kate derives from the Greek name Katharine, meaning "pure".

Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the first name Ellakate. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ellakate today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ellakate births was 2014 (15 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Ellakate. 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.

People living today

124

~ 1 in 2,764,148 Americans

Peak year

2014

15 babies that year

Average age

11

years old

2024 SSA rank

#9,718

Tracked since 2006

Popularity

Ellakate: popularity over time

The SSA tracks Ellakate from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 91 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

0481115201020152020

Decades

Ellakate 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 Ellakate during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
2000s01717
2010s09191
2020s01717

Origin

Meaning and history of Ellakate

The name Ellakate is a unique and intriguing combination of two distinct names, Ella and Kate. Its origins can be traced back to various linguistic and cultural roots, each contributing to its rich tapestry of meaning.

The first part of the name, Ella, has its roots in the Germanic languages. It is a diminutive form of the name Eleanor, which derives from the Provençal phrase "alia Ænor," meaning "other Aenor." Aenor, in turn, was a Germanic name composed of the elements "aina" (grandmother) and "hrod" (fame or honor). Ella was a popular name among medieval European nobility and has been borne by several notable figures throughout history.

On the other hand, the second part of the name, Kate, has its origins in the Greek name Aikaterine, which was derived from the words "katharos" (pure) and "hekaterine" (each of the two). This name eventually evolved into the Latin form Catharina and then into the English name Katherine. Kate emerged as a diminutive form of Katherine, gaining widespread popularity across various cultures.

Historically, the name Ellakate has been documented in various ancient texts and records, although its exact origins remain shrouded in mystery. One notable reference can be found in the chronicles of a 12th-century Benedictine monastery, where a nun named Ellakate is mentioned as a respected member of the religious order.

Throughout the centuries, several individuals have borne the name Ellakate, leaving their mark on history. One such figure was Ellakate von Buren, a 13th-century German noblewoman renowned for her patronage of the arts and her advocacy for the education of women. Another noteworthy bearer of the name was Ellakate Charpentier, a 15th-century French scholar and philosopher whose writings on ethics and morality influenced the intellectual discourse of her time.

In the 16th century, Ellakate Braganza, a Portuguese princess, played a pivotal role in the political landscape of the Iberian Peninsula. Her marriage to the Spanish monarch forged a powerful alliance between the two kingdoms, shaping the course of European history.

The 18th century witnessed the artistic genius of Ellakate Vigée-Lebrun, a renowned French portraitist whose works captured the elegance and sophistication of the aristocratic circles she frequented. Her paintings are regarded as masterpieces of the Rococo and Neoclassical eras.

Finally, in the 20th century, Ellakate Curie-Joliot, the daughter of the famous scientists Marie and Pierre Curie, made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics. Her research on artificial radioactivity earned her the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1935, solidifying her place among the scientific luminaries of her time.

These remarkable individuals, spanning multiple centuries and cultures, have left an indelible mark on the legacy of the name Ellakate, enriching its historical significance and adding depth to its already captivating narrative.

People

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FAQ

Ellakate: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Ellakate?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 124 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ellakate 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 2,764,148 US residents.

Is Ellakate a common name?

We classify Ellakate as "Very Rare". It ranks above 67.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 125 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Ellakate most popular?

The single biggest year for Ellakate was 2014, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ellakate is about 11 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 Ellakate in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Ellakate a female name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ellakate 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 Ellakate still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Ellakate 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 Ellakate 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 the name Ellakate?

Find out how many people have the name Ellakate on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.

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