Ellodie
French feminine name derived from the Germanic name "Alodia", meaning "wealthy".
Name Census estimates that about 68 living Americans carry the first name Ellodie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ellodie today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ellodie births was 2024 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ellodie. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Ellodie with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ellodie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
68
~ 1 in 5,040,505 Americans
Peak year
2024
16 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,997
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Ellodie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ellodie from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 48 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
Ellodie 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 Ellodie 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 Ellodie
The name Ellodie is believed to have originated from the Old French language, with its roots tracing back to the Medieval period, specifically around the 12th century. It is derived from the Germanic elements "al," meaning "all," and "od," meaning "prosperous" or "wealthy." Together, these components create a name that signifies "all-prosperous" or "complete prosperity."
In its early days, the name Ellodie was predominantly found in regions of modern-day France, particularly in the northern and central areas. It gained popularity among the nobility and upper classes, who often bestowed such names upon their children as a symbol of their aspirations for a prosperous and successful life.
While there are no direct references to the name Ellodie in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is worth noting that names with similar roots and meanings were commonly used during the Middle Ages. The concept of prosperity and wealth was highly valued, and names reflecting these ideals were favored by the aristocracy.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ellodie can be found in the 13th century, when it was given to a daughter of a minor French nobleman. Over the centuries, the name has been carried by several notable individuals, though its usage has remained relatively limited compared to more widespread names.
Among the most famous individuals who bore the name Ellodie throughout history are:
1. Ellodie de Montfort (1205-1272), a French noblewoman and daughter of Simon de Montfort, a prominent leader in the Albigensian Crusade.
2. Ellodie Belhomme (1632-1694), a French painter and portraitist known for her works depicting the French aristocracy during the reign of Louis XIV.
3. Ellodie Gasnier (1781-1854), a French botanist and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of plant life in the early 19th century.
4. Ellodie Merle (1920-2008), a French resistance fighter during World War II, who played a crucial role in the liberation of her hometown from Nazi occupation.
5. Ellodie Rousseau (1962-present), a contemporary French author and playwright, whose works explore themes of love, identity, and the human condition.
Despite its historical significance and meaningful origins, the name Ellodie has remained relatively uncommon, particularly in modern times. However, it continues to hold a sense of elegance and distinction, reflecting its noble roots and aspirations for a prosperous life.
People
Ellodie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ellodie 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
Ellodie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ellodie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 68 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ellodie 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 5,040,505 US residents.
Is Ellodie a common name?
We classify Ellodie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 58.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 68 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ellodie most popular?
The single biggest year for Ellodie was 2024, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ellodie is about 6 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 Ellodie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ellodie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ellodie 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 Ellodie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ellodie 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 Ellodie 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 Ellodie?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.