Ellory
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Eleanor or Ellery.
Name Census estimates that about 813 living Americans carry the first name Ellory. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ellory today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ellory births was 2024 (101 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ellory. 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 Ellory with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
813
~ 1 in 421,592 Americans
Peak year
2024
101 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,957
Tracked since 1989
Census
Ellory in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 571 people with the first name Ellory, which placed it at #18,776 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
#18,776
National first-name rank
People counted
571
571 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
83.7% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ellory
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Ellory is White at 83.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.6%) and Hispanic (4.7%). 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 Ellory 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 Ellory at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White83.7% · 478
- Two or more races5.6% · 32
- Hispanic or Latino4.7% · 27
- Black or African American3.9% · 22
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.4% · 8
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.7% · 4
Popularity
Ellory: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ellory from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 336 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
Ellory 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 Ellory during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ellorys live
The SSA's state-level files cover 10 states and territories. Michigan, Texas, California recorded the most babies named Ellory, while Wisconsin, Virginia, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 13 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ellory
The given name Ellory has its origins in the English language, with roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. The name is derived from the Old English word "alor," which means "alder tree." The alder tree held significant importance in ancient Germanic cultures, often symbolizing resilience, protection, and growth.
During the medieval period, the name Ellory emerged as a variant of the more common names Ellery and Ellery, which shared the same etymological roots. Historical records from the 13th century indicate the presence of individuals bearing this name, particularly in regions of England where the alder tree was prevalent.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ellory can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears in reference to a landowner named Ellory of Wessex, who held substantial property in the county of Somerset.
Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Ellory. One such figure was Ellory de Montfort (1238-1292), a prominent English nobleman and military commander who fought alongside Simon de Montfort during the Second Barons' War. His exploits and loyalty to the baronial cause earned him recognition in contemporary chronicles and chronicles.
Another historical figure with the name Ellory was Ellory Browne (1608-1679), an English-born Puritan minister and author who emigrated to the Massachusetts Bay Colony in the 1630s. Browne's published works, including sermons and theological treatises, had a significant impact on the religious landscape of colonial New England.
In the realm of the arts, Ellory Giles (1865-1945) was a celebrated British painter and illustrator known for his evocative landscapes and portraiture. His works were widely exhibited during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, earning him critical acclaim and a place in the annals of British art history.
The name Ellory also graced the life of Ellory Faulkner (1897-1962), an American novelist and poet who gained recognition for his poignant depictions of life in the American South. His literary works, infused with elements of Southern Gothic and regional folklore, have left an indelible mark on the literary canon.
Lastly, Ellory Priestley (1923-2014) was a pioneering British environmental scientist and conservationist. Her groundbreaking research and advocacy efforts played a crucial role in raising public awareness about environmental issues and promoting sustainable practices, earning her numerous accolades and honors during her lifetime.
People
Ellory + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ellory 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
Ellory: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ellory?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 813 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ellory 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 421,592 US residents.
Is Ellory a common name?
We classify Ellory as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 820 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ellory most popular?
The single biggest year for Ellory was 2024, when 101 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ellory is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Ellory in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 571 people with the name Ellory, or 0.19 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #18,776 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 Ellory 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 Ellory?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Ellory leans strongly female. 511 people counted with this name were female (90.1%), compared with 56 male bearers (9.9%). 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 Ellory?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Ellory is White at 83.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.6%) and Hispanic (4.7%). 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 Ellory most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Ellory in the 2020 Census, accounting for 83.7% (478 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 Ellory in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ellory a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ellory 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 Ellory still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ellory 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 Ellory 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 the name Ellory?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Ellory on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.