Ellarie
A feminine name derived from the Old German elements "ell" meaning "all" and "hari" meaning "army".
Name Census estimates that about 330 living Americans carry the first name Ellarie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ellarie today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ellarie births was 2020 (41 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ellarie. 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
330
~ 1 in 1,038,650 Americans
Peak year
2020
41 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,912
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Ellarie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ellarie from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 150 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ellarie 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 Ellarie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ellaries live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Florida, California, Louisiana recorded the most babies named Ellarie, while Louisiana, California, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 5 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ellarie
The name Ellarie is of Anglo-Saxon origin and can be traced back to the Middle Ages in England. It is a variation of the Old English name Aelfrioe, which means "elf counsel" or "advice from elves." This name was likely given to children who were considered to have an ethereal or otherworldly quality about them, perhaps due to their delicate features or ethereal demeanor.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ellarie can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a survey of land holdings and property ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. In this historical record, an individual named Ellarie is listed as a landowner in the county of Berkshire.
During the medieval period, the name Ellarie was relatively uncommon, but it did appear in various historical documents and chronicles. One notable figure was Ellarie of Salisbury, a 12th-century noblewoman and patron of the arts who was known for her patronage of the construction of the famous Salisbury Cathedral in Wiltshire, England.
In the 16th century, the name gained some popularity among the English gentry and aristocracy. One prominent figure was Ellarie Vere, born in 1558, who was a courtier and lady-in-waiting to Queen Elizabeth I. She was known for her beauty and wit and was immortalized in several works of poetry and literature from the Elizabethan era.
Another notable bearer of the name was Ellarie Clifford, born in 1613, who was a prominent figure during the English Civil War. She was a staunch supporter of the Royalist cause and played a role in organizing resistance against the Parliamentarian forces.
In the 18th century, Ellarie Montagu (1720-1800) was a influential author and social reformer who campaigned for the abolition of the slave trade and advocated for women's education. Her writings and activism had a significant impact on the intellectual and social movements of the time.
Despite its ancient origins, the name Ellarie remained relatively rare throughout history, but it has experienced a resurgence in popularity in recent decades, perhaps due to its ethereal and whimsical sound. However, it is important to note that historical records and references to this name are limited, as it was not a widely used name for much of recorded history.
People
Ellarie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ellarie 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
Ellarie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ellarie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 330 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ellarie 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 1,038,650 US residents.
Is Ellarie a common name?
We classify Ellarie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 332 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ellarie most popular?
The single biggest year for Ellarie was 2020, when 41 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ellarie is about 9 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 Ellarie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ellarie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ellarie 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 Ellarie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ellarie 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 Ellarie 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 are called Ellarie?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.