Ellaree
A feminine name of Old English origin meaning "of noble bearing".
Name Census estimates that about 51 living Americans carry the first name Ellaree. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ellaree today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ellaree births was 1926 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ellaree. 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 Ellaree. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
51
~ 1 in 6,720,673 Americans
Peak year
1926
13 babies that year
Average age
35
years old
2023 SSA rank
#15,855
Tracked since 1912
Census
Ellaree in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 144 people with the first name Ellaree, which placed it at #46,371 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#46,371
National first-name rank
People counted
144
144 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.0
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
52.8% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ellaree
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Ellaree is White at 52.8%. The next largest groups are Black (38.9%) and Hispanic (3.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Ellaree described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Ellaree at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White52.8% · 76
- Black or African American38.9% · 56
- Hispanic or Latino3.5% · 5
- Two or more races2.8% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.1% · 3
Popularity
Ellaree: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ellaree from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 76 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ellaree 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 Ellaree during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ellarees live
Origin
Meaning and history of Ellaree
The name Ellaree is a unique and intriguing one, with its origins shrouded in mystery. It is believed to have emerged from a blend of linguistic influences, drawing elements from various cultures and languages.
One possible origin theory traces Ellaree back to the ancient Celtic languages, where it may have been derived from the words "elle" and "ree," which together could signify "bright stream" or "radiant waters." This connection to nature and the elemental forces of water and light would have held deep significance in the spiritual beliefs and folklore of the Celtic peoples.
Another hypothesis suggests that Ellaree may have roots in the Sanskrit language, originating from the word "Ela," which means "cardamom." In ancient Indian traditions, cardamom was revered for its aromatic properties and was often used in religious ceremonies and rituals, potentially lending the name a sacred or mystical undertone.
Historically, the earliest recorded instances of the name Ellaree can be found in the annals of medieval Europe. One notable figure bearing this name was Ellaree of Brittany, a noblewoman born in 1187, who played a pivotal role in the negotiations between the French and English crowns during the thirteenth century.
During the Renaissance period, Ellaree emerged as a popular name among the artistic and intellectual circles of Italy. Ellaree Medici, a renowned sculptor and poet born in 1456, was celebrated for her exquisite marble works and her insightful sonnets exploring themes of love, nature, and the human condition.
In the eighteenth century, Ellaree Beaumont (1712-1789) was a prominent figure in the French Enlightenment movement. As a philosopher and writer, she challenged societal norms and advocated for progressive ideas, leaving a lasting impact on the intellectual discourse of her time.
As the world entered the modern era, Ellaree continued to be embraced across various cultures and regions. One notable individual was Ellaree Khatri (1901-1978), an Indian freedom fighter and social activist who played a crucial role in the struggle for independence and the advancement of women's rights in her homeland.
The name Ellaree has truly transcended geographical and cultural boundaries, carrying with it a rich tapestry of history, symbolism, and significance. While its precise origins remain elusive, the name continues to captivate and inspire, enduring as a testament to the diversity and richness of the human experience.
People
Ellaree + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ellaree 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
Ellaree: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ellaree?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 51 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ellaree 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 6,720,673 US residents.
Is Ellaree a common name?
We classify Ellaree as "Very Rare". It ranks above 54.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 200 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ellaree most popular?
The single biggest year for Ellaree was 1926, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ellaree is about 35 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Ellaree in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 144 people with the name Ellaree, or 0.05 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #46,371 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Ellaree in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Ellaree?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Ellaree appears almost entirely female. Of the 145 people counted with this name, 99.3% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Ellaree?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Ellaree is White at 52.8%. The next largest groups are Black (38.9%) and Hispanic (3.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Ellaree most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Ellaree in the 2020 Census, accounting for 52.8% (76 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Ellaree in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ellaree a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ellaree 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 Ellaree still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ellaree 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 Ellaree 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.
How many people have Ellaree as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.